Friedrich
Meaning
"peaceful ruler"
Origin: Old High German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,007
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Fritz, Fred, Friedi
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"peaceful ruler"
Origin: Old High German
"praised, he will be praised"
Origin: Hebrew
Friedrich is more popular, ranked #5007 vs #5168 for Juda.
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Friedrich is more popular, ranked #5007 compared to Juda at #5168 in the United States.
Friedrich means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Juda means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).
Friedrich is primarily a boy name. Juda is primarily a boy name.