Boy name guide

Frederick name meaning, origin and style

Frederick is a Germanic name commonly associated with peaceful ruler.

Origin

Germanic

Meaning

peaceful ruler

Say it

FRED-er-ik

Choosing Frederick

A substantial historic choice whose full form feels dignified and whose nicknames feel friendly.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.