Frederick
Frederick: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/
Meaning and origin of Frederick
Root meaning: “peace”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From German Friedrich, Friederich and influenced by Latin Friderīcus, Frederīcus, from Old High German Fridurih, from Frankish *Friþurīk, from Proto-Germanic *Friþurīks, from *friþuz (“peace”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”), literally “peace king, peaceful ruler”.
How popular is Frederick?
Since 1880, 1,105 girls and 266,060 boys in the U.S. have been named Frederick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1839 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #33 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #435 for boys, with 728 babies given the name.
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Frederick FAQ
What does the name Frederick mean?
Frederick traces back to a root meaning "peace". A male given name from the Germanic languages. From German Friedrich, Friederich and influenced by Latin Friderīcus, Frederīcus, from Old High German Fridurih, from Frankish *Friþurīk, from Proto-Germanic *Friþurīks, from *friþuz (“peace”) + *rīks (“king, ruler”), literally “peace king, peaceful ruler”.
What is the origin of the name Frederick?
Frederick is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Frederick?
Since 1880, 1,105 girls and 266,060 boys in the U.S. have been named Frederick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1839 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #33 in 1880. In 2025 it ranked #435 for boys, with 728 babies given the name.
Is Frederick a boy or girl name?
Frederick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,105 girls and 266,060 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.