Frederick
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Frederick
Frederick derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." The name has roots in Old High German and evolved through various European languages including Old French (Frédéric) and English.
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Etymology
Frederick derives from the Germanic elements "frid" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king), meaning "peaceful ruler" or "ruler of peace." The name has roots in Old High German and evolved through various European languages including Old French (Frédéric) and English.
The name is primarily used in Germanic, English, Scandinavian, and Romance-speaking cultures and has been borne by numerous European royalty, including multiple kings of Prussia and Denmark, making it especially prominent in Protestant and Catholic Christian traditions.
Frederick currently ranks #435 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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