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Frederick: Meaning & Origin

Frederick is a boy name of German origin meaning “Peaceful ruler. Frederick was a common name among royalty in Europe, including the British royal family.”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 25% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

FRED-er-ik

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

75/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 25% of popular names.

Nicknames

FredFreddy

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

27%
64
2010
47
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Frederick Charles
  • Frederick Edward
  • Frederick George

Famous Namesakes

  • Prince Frederick of Prussia

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Frederick