Fredrick vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,656
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Fredrick Rank #1,656
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredrick ___

  • Fredrick James
  • Fredrick John
  • Fredrick Henry
  • Fredrick William
  • Fredrick Thomas
  • Fredrick Charles

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and James mean?

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

Are Fredrick and James boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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