Fredrick vs Johann

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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Johann

Boy #1,790 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan)

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Swiss Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,790
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Hans, Joha

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Johann Rank #1,790

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1790 for Johann.

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

Johann ___

  • Johann Sebastian
  • Johann Friedrich
  • Johann Wilhelm
  • Johann Ludwig
  • Johann Karl
  • Johann Christoph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Johann

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Johann more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Johann at #1790 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Johann mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Johann means "God is gracious" (Hebrew Yochanan (yo + chanan) origin).

Are Fredrick and Johann boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Johann is primarily a boy name.

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