Fredrik vs Tycho

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

All Clear

Tycho

Boy #5,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hitting the mark, fortunate"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,810
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ty

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fredrik Rank #5,717
Tycho Rank #5,810

Fredrik is more popular, ranked #5717 vs #5810 for Tycho.

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

Tycho ___

  • Tycho James
  • Tycho Alexander
  • Tycho William
  • Tycho Edmund
  • Tycho Finn
  • Tycho Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fredrik

Gustav Oskar Emil Elsa Astrid

If you choose Tycho

Kepler Lyra Cassian Orion Calliope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fredrik or Tycho more popular?

Fredrik is more popular, ranked #5717 compared to Tycho at #5810 in the United States.

What do Fredrik and Tycho mean?

Fredrik means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Tycho means "hitting the mark, fortunate" (Greek origin).

Are Fredrik and Tycho boy or girl names?

Fredrik is primarily a boy name. Tycho is primarily a boy name.

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