Frederic vs Johannes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Johannes

Boy #3,065 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Estonian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,065
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Johan, Hans, Jo

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Johannes Rank #3,065

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #3065 for Johannes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederic ___

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

Johannes ___

  • Johannes Friedrich
  • Johannes Wilhelm
  • Johannes Christoph
  • Johannes Ernst
  • Johannes Heinrich
  • Johannes Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Johannes

Maria Anna Friedrich Heinrich Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Johannes more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Johannes at #3065 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Johannes mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Johannes means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Frederic and Johannes boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Johannes is primarily a boy name.

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