Frederick: name meaning and origin

Frederick

peaceful ruler

Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables

Frederick is a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Fred, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Questions about Frederick

What does the name Frederick mean?

Frederick is a Germanic name meaning "peaceful ruler".

How many syllables are in Frederick?

Frederick has 3 syllables (Fred-er-ick), with the stress usually on "Fred".

Is Frederick a boy's or girl's name?

Frederick is traditionally a boy's name.