Fredrick
Fredrick is a boy name of German origin meaning “Peaceful ruler”, pronounced FRED-rik. It ranked #1736 in the United States in 2025, given to 94 babies, and peaked at #126 in 1880. Common nicknames: Fred, Freddie, Rick.
How popular is Fredrick in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Fredrick mean, and where does it come from?
Fredrick is one of the English spellings of Frederick, from the Germanic frid, "peace," and ric, "ruler" — a name carried by Holy Roman Emperors, Prussian kings and, in its Frederick spelling, by the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The k-without-e version is the Scandinavian-influenced one, standard in Norway and Sweden as Fredrik and used in America since 1880. It has been declining for a century as families choose either the fuller Frederick or the shorter Freddie, which leaves it in the useful position of being familiar without being common.
How is Fredrick used around the world?
Fredrick is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Fredrick?
Famous People Named Fredrick
- Freddie Gibbs — American rapper, born Fredrick Tipton
- Fredrik Reinfeldt — Prime Minister of Sweden from 2006 to 2014, in the Swedish spelling
- Frederick Douglass — American abolitionist and writer, in the usual English spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Fredrick mean?
Fredrick is a boy name of German origin meaning "Peaceful ruler." Fredrick is one of the English spellings of Frederick, from the Germanic frid, "peace," and ric, "ruler" — a name carried by Holy Roman Emperors, Prussian kings and, in its Frederick spelling, by the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The k-without-e version is the Scandinavian-influenced one, standard in Norway and Sweden as Fredrik and used in America since 1880.
How do you pronounce Fredrick?
Fredrick is pronounced FRED-rik. Common variations include Frederick, Fredrik, Friedrich.
Is Fredrick a boy name?
Yes, Fredrick is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Fred, Freddie, Rick.