Names Starting With F
BoyGerman#378 in 2025
Frederick
Frederick is a boys' name of German origin meaning “peaceful ruler of great power.” It ranked #378 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
FRED-er-ik
meaning & origin
The name Frederick means “peaceful ruler of great power.” It comes from the German language tradition.
From the Old High German Friduric, combining frid (peace) and ric (ruler, power). Borne by Frederick the Great of Prussia, it was a royal name across European dynasties and remains a stately classic.
popularity over time
#4312020
#4182021
#4042022
#3912023
#3782024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #378 |
| 2023 | #391 |
| 2022 | #404 |
| 2021 | #418 |
| 2020 | #431 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Frederick
- Frederick Douglass (abolitionist)
- Frederick the Great (Prussian king)
- Freddie Mercury (musician)
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