Frederic vs Thor

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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Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,806
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thor

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Popularity Comparison

Frederic Rank #2,888
Thor Rank #2,806

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 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

Thor ___

  • Thor James
  • Thor William
  • Thor Alexander
  • Thor Lee
  • Thor Michael
  • Thor Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

If you choose Thor

Odin Freya Loki Sigrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederic or Thor more popular?

Thor is more popular, ranked #2806 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Frederic and Thor mean?

Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin). Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin).

Are Frederic and Thor boy or girl names?

Frederic is primarily a boy name. Thor is primarily a boy name.

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