Fredrick vs Maretha

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

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Fredrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Full profile for Fredrick →

Maretha

Girl #66,965 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, mistress of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,965
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mare, Marty, Reta

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Maretha →

Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Maretha Rank #66,965

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #66965 for Maretha.

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

Maretha ___

  • Maretha Ann
  • Maretha Jean
  • Maretha Lee
  • Maretha Rose
  • Maretha Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Maretha

Bertha Loretta Laverne Clarence Eugene

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Maretha more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Maretha at #66965 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Maretha mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Maretha means "lady, mistress of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Fredrick and Maretha boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Maretha is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Maretha vs Fredrick Fredrick vs Valen Fredrick vs Kip Fredrick vs Huck Fredrick vs Tyree
← Full profile: Fredrick ← Full profile: Maretha Browse all baby names