Fredrik vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrik

Boy #5,717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,717
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fredrik Rank #5,717
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5717 for Fredrik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fredrik ___

  • Fredrik Wilhelm
  • Fredrik Erik
  • Fredrik Johan
  • Fredrik Carl
  • Fredrik August
  • Fredrik Anders

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrik or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fredrik at #5717 in the United States.

What do Fredrik and Theodore mean?

Fredrik means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Fredrik and Theodore boy or girl names?

Fredrik is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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