What origin is the name Frederic?

Frederic comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Frederic a popular name?

Frederic is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Frederic?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Frederic — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Frederic

Q: Is Frederic a rare name?

Yes. Frederic does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Frederic

Frederic

Boy

french

3 syllables

Frederic is a french boy's name meaning "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler".

Parents who choose Frederic pick a boy name from the french tradition, meaning "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.