Fred vs Hendrick

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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Hendrick

Boy #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,575
Total SSA Count
110
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Hank

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fred Rank #1,686
Hendrick Rank #1,575

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 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

Hendrick ___

  • Hendrick James
  • Hendrick Cole
  • Hendrick Lee
  • Hendrick Reid
  • Hendrick Grant
  • Hendrick Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fred

George Arthur Mabel Harriet Edith

If you choose Hendrick

Willem Beatrix Sigrid Emmett Isadora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fred or Hendrick more popular?

Hendrick is more popular, ranked #1575 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Hendrick mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Fred and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.

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