Meaning
peaceful ruler, gentle king
Origin
Frederick is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in modern tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (BE, CA, CH, CM, FR, GB, GH, MU, MY, NG, SA, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- strong
- traditional
- royal
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Frederick
- Frederick the Great
- Frederick the Wise
- Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor
Variations
Frédéric (French), Federico (Italian), Frédéric, Federico, Friedrich, Friedrich (German), Federico (Spanish), Frédéric (FR), Federico (IT), Friedrich (DE), Fredrick, Fritz
Nicknames
Fred, Rick, Freddie
Popularity
Frederick appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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