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Federick

♂ Boy

Pronounced FED-rik /ˈfɛd.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: Federick is a spelling variant of Frederick, from the Germanic Frithuric, 'peaceful ruler' (from frithu, 'peace,' and ric, 'ruler; power'). It carries Germanic heritage in a modern spelling.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Germanic-rooted name: Federick, a spelling of Frederick, means 'peaceful ruler' (said 'FED-rik').
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningFederick is a spelling variant of Frederick, from the Germanic Frithuric, 'peaceful ruler' (from frithu, 'peace,' and ric, 'ruler; power'). It carries Germanic heritage in a modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2024)#12859 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197319582024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Federick is a spelling of Frederick, from the Germanic Frithuric, 'peaceful ruler.' The name belonged to Holy Roman emperors and Prussian kings. This spelling reads as a modern take on a classic (said 'FED-rik').

In the U.S. this spelling is rare, with Frederick more common. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Federick carries the Germanic Frithuric — 'peaceful ruler' — the name behind Frederick, borne by emperors and kings, here in a trimmed spelling noted with its roots (said 'FED-rik').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Federick — Frederick spelling; Germanic 'peaceful ruler'

Variations

FrederickFredericFredrick

Nicknames

FredRicky

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If you like Federick…

Frederick— the standard spelling of the same name
Fredrick— a like trimmed spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Federick mean?

Federick is a spelling of Frederick, from the Germanic for 'peaceful ruler.'

How do you pronounce Federick?

It's said FED-rik /ˈfɛd.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Federick a boy or girl name?

Federick is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Federick?

Federick is a rare spelling in the U.S., with Frederick more common.

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