Davy vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave

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Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Davy Rank #2,844
Frederic Rank #2,888

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

Frederic ___

  • Frederic Louis
  • Frederic Henri
  • Frederic Charles
  • Frederic William
  • Frederic James
  • Frederic Auguste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davy

Bobby Tommy Ricky Susie Peggy

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or Frederic more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Davy and Frederic mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Davy and Frederic boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.

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