Frederick vs Philip

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
Philip Rank #522

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #522 for Philip.

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

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederick

Eleanor Charlotte George Arthur Margaret

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick or Philip more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Philip mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Philip boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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