Fredrick vs Nikola

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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Nikola

Boy #1,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Bulgarian Croatian Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,589
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Kola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Nikola Rank #1,589

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 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

Nikola ___

  • Nikola Anton
  • Nikola Luka
  • Nikola Stefan
  • Nikola Ivan
  • Nikola Milan
  • Nikola Petar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrick

Eleanor Beatrice Henry Edmund Clara

If you choose Nikola

Ana Katya Luca Mia Stefan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Nikola more popular?

Nikola is more popular, ranked #1589 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Nikola mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Nikola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Fredrick and Nikola boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Nikola is primarily a boy name.

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