Fredrick vs Truman

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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Popularity Comparison

Fredrick Rank #1,656
Truman Rank #1,810

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1810 for Truman.

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

Truman ___

  • Truman James
  • Truman Scott
  • Truman Lee
  • Truman Wade
  • Truman Grey
  • Truman Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Truman

Harper Scout Atticus Holden Fitzgerald

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrick or Truman more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Truman at #1810 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Truman mean?

Fredrick means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Truman means "faithful man, loyal man" (Old English origin).

Are Fredrick and Truman boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Truman is primarily a boy name.

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