Frederic vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Theodore mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Frederic and Theodore boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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