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    Frederik

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Frederik

    Frederik

    Boy
    german
    3 syllables

    Frederik is a german boy's name meaning "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader".

    Parents who choose Frederik pick a boy name from the german tradition, meaning "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

    Origin
    german
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    3

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Frederik

    Very rare in US records

    What does Frederik mean?

    Frederik is a boy name of german origin meaning "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader".

    Is Frederik a rare name?

    Yes. Frederik does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Frederik

    EmmaAmeliaAdelineLenaHeidiHanna

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    Names with a similar meaning to Frederik

    Frederik means "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader" — these names share that spirit.

    • Avery — "Ruler of elves, wise" (english)
    • Aubrey — "Elf ruler" (english)
    • Henry — "Ruler of the home" (german)

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