Frederik

Q: What is the origin of Frederik?

Frederik is of Germanic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Frederik a boy name?

Frederik is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Peaceful Ruler"

Frederik is a continental European form of Frederick, long associated with dynastic history and the semantic field of peace.

Themes:classicroyaleuropeanmaletraditional

Royal Regal Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Frederik

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5102Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Frederik did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Frederik Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Frederik.

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Freie

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Fred

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fred

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frey

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fro

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erik

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frie

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edey

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riky

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Baby Name Lists That Include Frederik

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Frederik, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Frederik mean?

Frederik means "Peaceful Ruler". Frederik is a continental European form of Frederick, long associated with dynastic history and the semantic field of pe

What is the origin of Frederik?

Frederik is of Germanic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Frederik?

According to the latest SSA data, Frederik is currently ranked #5102 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Frederik a boy name?

Frederik is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Frederik?

Popular nicknames for Frederik include Freie, Fred, fred, frey, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Frederik?

There are many names similar to Frederik in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, Scandinavian

Syllables3

Length8 letters

US Rank#5102

Trend↑ Rising

Starts withF

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Arnold Aubrey Adolph Adolfo Alphonse

Sisters

Alberta Alissa Alisa Aubrie Adela

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Frederik has Germanic roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Germanic baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

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