Frederik vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Frederik Rank #5,145
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Frederik

Christian Nikolaj Astrid Ingrid Magnus

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederik or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Frederik at #5145 in the United States.

What do Frederik and Theodore mean?

Frederik means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Frederik and Theodore boy or girl names?

Frederik is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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