Frederick vs Kohen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Frederick Rank #424
Kohen Rank #320

Kohen is more popular, ranked #320 vs #424 for Frederick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederick ___

  • Frederick James
  • Frederick William
  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick John
  • Frederick Henry
  • Frederick Louis

Kohen ___

  • Kohen James
  • Kohen Alexander
  • Kohen Michael
  • Kohen Thomas
  • Kohen William
  • Kohen David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

If you choose Kohen

Levi Asher Ezra Naomi Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Kohen more popular?

Kohen is more popular, ranked #320 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Kohen mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Frederick and Kohen boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Kohen is primarily a boy name.

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