Frederic vs Sailor

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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Sailor

Girl #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who sails, seafarer"

Origin: Old English via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sail, Sadie

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Sailor Rank #1,341

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 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

Sailor ___

  • Sailor Grace
  • Sailor Mae
  • Sailor Blue
  • Sailor Anne
  • Sailor Wren
  • Sailor June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Sailor

River Cove Indigo Bay Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Sailor more popular?

Sailor is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Sailor mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Sailor means "one who sails, seafarer" (Old English via Old French origin).

Are Frederic and Sailor boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Sailor is primarily a girl name.

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