Frederic vs Rickey

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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Rickey

Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,803
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Rickey Rank #2,803

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 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

Rickey ___

  • Rickey James
  • Rickey Lee
  • Rickey Wayne
  • Rickey Dale
  • Rickey Eugene
  • Rickey Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Rickey

Tammy Donnie Bobby Cindy Johnny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Rickey more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Rickey mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Frederic and Rickey boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.

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