Fredrick vs Jareth

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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Jareth

Boy #1,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"invented blend of Jared and Gareth"

Origin: Modern English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,811
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay, Jar, Reth

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Jareth Rank #1,811

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1811 for Jareth.

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

Jareth ___

  • Jareth Stone
  • Jareth Quinn
  • Jareth Blake
  • Jareth Cole
  • Jareth Reed
  • Jareth Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Jareth

Soren Calix Lyra Evander Petra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Jareth more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Jareth at #1811 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Jareth mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Jareth means "invented blend of Jared and Gareth" (Modern English origin).

Are Fredrick and Jareth boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Jareth is primarily a boy name.

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