Frederik or Frederic?
Two spellings, side by side.
Frederik and Frederic are two spellings of the same sound. Frederik is listed with the meaning "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader" and Frederic with "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler". Frederik is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Frederik | Frederic |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader | Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler |
| Origin | German | French |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Fre-de-rik | Fre-de-ric |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Frederik and Frederic
Is Frederik or Frederic more common?
Frederik is more often searched and saved on this site; Frederic is also used.
Do Frederik and Frederic mean the same?
Frederik: "Peaceful ruler; variant of frederick: merciful leader". Frederic: "Peaceful ruler; from the old german name frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler".
How do you say Frederik?
In parts: Fre-de-rik. Frederic is said the same way.
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