Fredric vs Payden

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fredric Rank #6,370
Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 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

Payden ___

  • Payden James
  • Payden Cole
  • Payden Lee
  • Payden Ryan
  • Payden Beau
  • Payden Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredric

Reginald Edmund Clarence Beatrice Constance

If you choose Payden

Brayden Kaiden Rayne Peyton Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredric or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Fredric at #6370 in the United States.

What do Fredric and Payden mean?

Fredric means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Fredric and Payden boy or girl names?

Fredric is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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