Frederik vs Friedrich

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Friedrich

Boy #5,007 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,007
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fritz, Fred, Friedi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Frederik Rank #5,145
Friedrich Rank #5,007

Friedrich is more popular, ranked #5007 vs #5145 for Frederik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Frederik ___

  • Frederik Louis
  • Frederik August
  • Frederik Carl
  • Frederik Wilhelm
  • Frederik Anton

Friedrich ___

  • Friedrich Wilhelm
  • Friedrich Karl
  • Friedrich Ernst
  • Friedrich Heinrich
  • Friedrich Ludwig
  • Friedrich August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederik

Christian Nikolaj Astrid Ingrid Magnus

If you choose Friedrich

Wilhelm Ludwig Heinrich Mathilde Klara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederik or Friedrich more popular?

Friedrich is more popular, ranked #5007 compared to Frederik at #5145 in the United States.

What do Frederik and Friedrich mean?

Frederik means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Friedrich means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Frederik and Friedrich boy or girl names?

Frederik is primarily a boy name. Friedrich is primarily a boy name.

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