Fredericus
Germanic · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Fredericus
Fredericus means "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful prince," derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king).
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Etymology
Fredericus means "peaceful ruler" or "peaceful prince," derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" (peace) and "ric" (ruler/king). The name was particularly popular in Germanic and Nordic regions, with notable historical bearers including various Holy Roman Emperors and Prussian kings, and has been used across Christian cultures.
Fredericus currently ranks #98 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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