Frederic vs Thompson

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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Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,935
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tom, Tommy, Thomp

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Thompson Rank #2,935

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2935 for Thompson.

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

Thompson ___

  • Thompson James
  • Thompson Reid
  • Thompson Cole
  • Thompson Grant
  • Thompson Blake
  • Thompson Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Thompson

Harrison Fletcher Maren Sutton Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Thompson more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Thompson mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Frederic and Thompson boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.

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