Frederik vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederik

Boy #5,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Swedish Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,145
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rik

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Frederik Rank #5,145
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederik

Christian Nikolaj Astrid Ingrid Magnus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederik or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Frederik at #5145 in the United States.

What do Frederik and James mean?

Frederik means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Frederik and James boy or girl names?

Frederik is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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