Fredrick

Meaning of Fredrick

Peaceful ruler, powerful leader

Fredrick has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Fredrick

After ranking as high as #722 in 2000, Fredrick has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Fredrick

• Frederick Douglass
  Abolitionist and writer
• Frederick Chopin
  Composer and pianist
• Fred Astaire
  Dancer and actor
• Freddie Mercury
  Queen's lead singer
• Fred Savage
  Actor and director

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Questions about the name Fredrick

What does the name Fredrick mean?

Fredrick means peaceful ruler, powerful leader, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Fredrick a boy's or a girl's name?

Fredrick is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Fredrick?

Fredrick did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Fredrick most popular?

Fredrick peaked at #722 in 2000.