Fred
f-red
US Popularity:3635
Origin:German
Meaning:Peace; Elf counsel; Peaceful ruler
Fred is a gender-neutral name that stems from the masculine Old German and Old French titles Frederick, Manfred, and Alfred. Fred by itself means “peace,” but its predecessors give it the meanings “elf counsel” and “peaceful ruler,” too. The leader of the gang in Scooby Doo is named Fred, as is the head of the Stone Age family in The Flintstones. The beloved Fred Weasley from Harry Potter also shares this vintage title. The perfect name for a whimsical soul and natural-born leader, Fred has an assertive yet approachable vibe. Fred is a wonderful name for a being who wishes to forge their own path peacefully.
Famous People Named Fred
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- Fred ShuttlesworthCivil Rights Activist
How Popular Is The Name Fred?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Fred is currently #2287 on The Bump
Boy:Fred is currently #1294 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Fred is currently #1578 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Fred is currently #3635 in U.S. births
Boy:Fred is currently #1708 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Fred, June 2023
Behind the Name, Alfred, April 2024
Behind the Name, Frederick, December 2022
Name Doctor, Fred
IMDB, The Flinstones
IMDB, Scooby-Doo
Wizarding World, Fred Weasley
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