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Frederick is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "English form of an Old German name meaning ‘peaceful ruler’, derived from fridu ‘peace’ and rih ‘ruler, king’. This name has long been common in continental Germanic-speaking regions, being borne by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and Prussia." It ranked #435 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, english form of an Old German name meaning ‘peaceful ruler’, derived from fridu ‘peace’ and rih ‘ruler, king’. This name has long been common in continental Germanic-speaking regions, being borne by rulers of the Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Austria, Scandinavia, and Prussia. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Frederick ranked #435 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #435 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Frederick mean?
Frederick means "peaceful ruler", according to Behind the Name.
Is Frederick a popular name?
Frederick ranked #435 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Frederick a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Frederick appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Frederick — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
