Boy Name
Fred
"Short form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' in Germanic tradition."
Ranked #1686 for boys
About the Name Fred
Meaning
Short form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' in Germanic tradition.
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
FBoy Rank
#1686
Fred is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Short form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler' in Germanic tradition." and Currently ranked #1686 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with F or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#37585 1950
#23313 1960
#9500 1970
#4851 1980
#2779 1990
#1559 2000
#1042 2010
#461 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Fred
- FR Fred Rogers (educator/TV personality)
- FA Fred Astaire (actor/dancer)