Frederick
Frederick is a boys' name of German origin meaning “peaceful ruler of great power.” It ranked #435 in the United States in 2025. From the Old High German Friduric, combining frid (peace) and ric (ruler, power).
how do you pronounce Frederick?
FRED-er-ik
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what does Frederick mean?
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.
where does the name Frederick come from?
Wiktionary and Wikipedia agree Frederick is the English form of the German Friedrich, from Germanic elements meaning 'peace' (frid) and 'ruler' or 'power' (ric), rendered by Wikipedia as 'peace king' or 'peaceful ruler.'
the history of Frederick
The retrieved sources confirm only the linguistic derivation; they say nothing about Frederick the Great of Prussia or other specific royal bearers, so those details aren't repeated here.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #435 |
| 2024 | #422 |
| 2023 | #507 |
| 2022 | #478 |
| 2021 | #476 |
| 2020 | #484 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Frederick?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Frederick?
- Frederick Douglass (abolitionist)
- Frederick the Great (Prussian king)
- Freddie Mercury (musician)
what names are similar to Frederick?
what names go well with Frederick?
Sibling names that share Frederick's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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