Fredrick vs Niall

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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Niall

Boy #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nia, Niy, Niie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 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

Niall ___

  • Niall James
  • Niall Patrick
  • Niall Brendan
  • Niall Cormac
  • Niall Finn
  • Niall Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Niall

Cormac Fionn Brigid Aoife Ciaran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Niall mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Fredrick and Niall boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.

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