Dauna vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Fredrick mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Dauna and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.

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