Frederick Overview
Peaceful ruler
Boy
German
Derived from the Old German name “Friedrich,” which combines “fridu” (peace) and “rihhi” (ruler) to mean “peaceful ruler”.
Christianity
/ˈfrɛdrɪk/
Frederick is a classic name found worldwide, notably in Germany, Denmark, and the UK. In the USA, it ranked as the 506th most popular name for boys in 2023.
3 syllables
9 letters
7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)
Classic, Vintage, Traditional
Intelligent, noble, strong, wise
October 4 (Germany)
Frederick Variations in Different Cultures
Frederic, Friedrich, Federico, Frederico, Fredrik, Frédéric, Fritz
Fred, Freddy, Rick, Ricky, Freddie, Rik
Fred, Freddy, Freddie, Rick, Ricky
What Is the Meaning of Frederick?
Frederick means “peaceful ruler,” often seen as confident leaders with a calm demeanor.
What Is the Origin of The Name Frederick?
Frederick originates from the German name “Fridurih,” composed of the elements “fridu” meaning “peace” and “ric” meaning “ruler” or “power.”
Frederick Name Popularity
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Frederick
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Popularity Rankings for Frederick in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in England and Wales
#652019 | #632020 | #612021 |
Popularity in Australia (NSW)
#821955 | #941958 | #961959 |
Popularity in New Zealand
#1592021 | #932022 | #1272023 |
Popularity in Scotland
#1862021 | #1692022 | #2272023 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
#1762021 | #1772022 | #2492023 |
Popularity in Canada
#2182021 | #2332022 | #1812023 |
Popularity in France
#1961975 | #1921976 |
Popularity in Ireland
#3492021 | #3292022 | #2682023 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
#2952020 | #4692021 | #5982022 |
Popularity in Puerto Rico
#4512003 | #3942005 | #3272009 |
Popularity in Poland
#3522019 | #3702020 | #4462023 |
Popularity in Switzerland
#9152020 | #8692021 | #9182022 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Frederick a Name for Boys or Girls?
Frederick is traditionally a boy’s name due to its strong meaning.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Frederick
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