Frederick
f-rederi-ck,
fr(e)-de-rick
US Popularity:965
Origin:German
Meaning:peaceful ruler
With a name like this, you can expect baby to keep things under control on the playground. Frederick, a boy's name of German origin, means "peaceful ruler." This name comes from the German name Friedrich, which is made up of the elements frid, meaning "peace," and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power." Its nicknames of Fred or Freddie might sound friendlier, but Frederick is guaranteed to make an impression, whether you think of Prussian king Frederick the Great, or heroic political activist Frederick Douglass.
Famous People Named Frederick
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Frederick Law OlmstedAuthor
- FrederickCaroline and King George III
Frederick Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Frederick is currently #1428 on The Bump
Boy:Frederick is currently #400 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Frederick is currently #965 in U.S. births
Boy:Frederick is currently #330 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#965
in 2022
+ 10
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Frederick
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Frederick
Britannica, Frederick II king of Prussia, January 2020
Britannica, Frederick Douglass, United States official and diplomat, December 2023
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