Erich vs Fredrik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rich, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Erich Rank #5,905
Fredrik Rank #5,717

Fredrik is more popular, ranked #5717 vs #5905 for Erich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erich ___

  • Erich Wilhelm
  • Erich Karl
  • Erich Hans
  • Erich Friedrich
  • Erich Heinrich
  • Erich August

Fredrik ___

  • Fredrik Wilhelm
  • Fredrik Erik
  • Fredrik Johan
  • Fredrik Carl
  • Fredrik August
  • Fredrik Anders

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If you choose Fredrik

Gustav Oskar Emil Elsa Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Fredrik more popular?

Fredrik is more popular, ranked #5717 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Fredrik mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Fredrik means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Erich and Fredrik boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Fredrik is primarily a boy name.

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