Fredrick vs Karl

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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Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,684
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Karl Rank #1,684

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1684 for Karl.

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

Karl ___

  • Karl Friedrich
  • Karl Heinrich
  • Karl Magnus
  • Karl Erik
  • Karl Gunnar
  • Karl Lars

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Karl

Hans Brigitte Ingrid Heinz Erika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Karl more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Karl mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Fredrick and Karl boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.

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