Fredrick vs Kent

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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Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,636
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 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

Kent ___

  • Kent James
  • Kent William
  • Kent Thomas
  • Kent Andrew
  • Kent Robert
  • Kent Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Kent

Clark Blake Lane Dean Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Kent mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Fredrick and Kent boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.

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