Spelling Variants
Frederik vs Fredrik: Which Spelling?
Frederik (Danish) and Fredrik (Swedish) are same name—variant.
Global Rank #44
Frederik
Origin: Danish
Frederik derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), the…
Global Rank #82
Fredrik
Origin: Swedish
Fredrik derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." The name has Old Germanic/Proto-Germanic roots and is cognate with English Frederick…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Frederik currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.