What does the name Frederick mean?

The name Frederick means "Peaceful ruler".

What is the origin of the name Frederick?

Frederick is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 741 babies were named Frederick in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Frederick is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 741 →

All-Time Total: 252,827

Peak Year: 1951

Frederick is a Germanic name derived from the elements frid, meaning "peace," and ric, meaning "ruler."

Frederick Douglass - Abolitionist, writer, and statesman.
Frederick Banting - Co-discovered insulin for diabetes treatment.
Frederick Forsyth - Bestselling author of thrillers like "The Day of the Jackal."
Frederick Sanger - Biochemist, won Nobel Prizes in Chemistry twice.
Frederick Law Olmsted - Landscape architect, designed Central Park.
Frederick II of Prussia - Enlightened monarch, military strategist.
Frederick Barbarossa - Holy Roman Emperor, led Third Crusade.
Frederick Loewe - Composer of musicals like "My Fair Lady."
Frederick W. Smith - Founder of FedEx, revolutionized express delivery.
Frederick Ashton - Influential choreographer, founder of The Royal Ballet.

Boy names closely related to Frederick

Simon Jack Owen Wesley Gavin Declan Theodore Henry

Girl names closely related to Frederick

Nora Eloise Lena Vera Josephine Sydney Quinn Lucy

Names with similar meaning to Frederick

Federico Fred Freddie Freddy Frederic Fredric Fredrick Fredy

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