Fredric vs Godwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredric

Boy #6,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,370
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddy, Rick

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Godwin

Boy #6,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good friend, friend of God"

Origin: Old English god + wine

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Nigerian Ghanaian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,295
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Goddy, Win, Goody

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Popularity Comparison

Fredric Rank #6,370
Godwin Rank #6,295

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 vs #6370 for Fredric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredric ___

  • Fredric James
  • Fredric William
  • Fredric Thomas
  • Fredric Charles
  • Fredric Arthur
  • Fredric George

Godwin ___

  • Godwin James
  • Godwin Charles
  • Godwin Henry
  • Godwin Edmund
  • Godwin Felix
  • Godwin Victor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredric

Reginald Edmund Clarence Beatrice Constance

If you choose Godwin

Harold Edith Matilda Edmund Cressida

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredric or Godwin more popular?

Godwin is more popular, ranked #6295 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Fredric and Godwin mean?

Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Godwin means "good friend, friend of God" (Old English god + wine origin).

Are Fredric and Godwin boy or girl names?

Fredric is primarily a boy name. Godwin is primarily a boy name.

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