Fredric vs James

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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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

Fredric Rank #6,370
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Fredric

Reginald Edmund Clarence Beatrice Constance

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredric or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Fredric and James mean?

Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fredric and James boy or girl names?

Fredric is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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