Boy Name
Frederick
"Peaceful ruler; from Germanic elements fried and ric"
Ranked #423 for boys
About the Name Frederick
Meaning
Peaceful ruler; from Germanic elements fried and ric
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
FBoy Rank
#423
Frederick is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Peaceful ruler; from Germanic elements fried and ric" and Currently ranked #423 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with F or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#44446 1950
#30942 1960
#20916 1970
#13183 1980
#8863 1990
#5630 2000
#5522 2010
#3227 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Frederick
- FD Frederick Douglass (abolitionist/writer)
- FR Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers, TV personality)