Frederic vs Mace

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Mace Rank #2,832

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2888 for Frederic.

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

Mace ___

  • Mace William
  • Mace James
  • Mace Alexander
  • Mace Thomas
  • Mace Edward
  • Mace Harrison

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Mace

Ace Crew Knox Blaze Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Mace more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Mace mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Frederic and Mace boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.

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