Fred vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,686
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Freddy, Freddie

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

Fred Rank #1,686
Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1686 for Fred.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fred ___

  • Fred James
  • Fred William
  • Fred George
  • Fred Arthur
  • Fred Henry
  • Fred Thomas

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 Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Fredrick mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.

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