Fred
Fred: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɹɛd/
Meaning and origin of Fred
- A short version of Frederick, Alfred, or Wilfred, also used as a formal male given name.
How popular is Fred?
Since 1880, 2,029 girls and 343,655 boys in the U.S. have been named Fred (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #597 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1885. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Fred
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Sibling name ideas for Fred
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Fred FAQ
What does the name Fred mean?
A short version of Frederick, Alfred, or Wilfred, also used as a formal male given name.
How popular is the name Fred?
Since 1880, 2,029 girls and 343,655 boys in the U.S. have been named Fred (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #597 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #14 in 1885. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fred a boy or girl name?
Fred is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,029 girls and 343,655 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.