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Frederico

♂ Boy

Pronounced freh-deh-REE-koh /frɛ.dɛˈri.koʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Federico/Frederick — from the Germanic frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler', hence 'peaceful ruler'Low

In 30 seconds: Peaceful ruler: Frederico spells Federico/Frederick. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'freh-deh-REE-koh').
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Origin LowGermanic, Portuguese
MeaningA spelling of Federico/Frederick — from the Germanic frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler', hence 'peaceful ruler'
U.S. rank (2024)#9248 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1959
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,089

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195919142024

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

Frederico is a spelling of Federico/Frederick — from the Germanic frid, 'peace', + ric, 'ruler', hence 'peaceful ruler'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'freh-deh-REE-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Hispanic families. Rare, peaceful-ruler at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Frederick joins the Germanic frid ('peace') and ric ('ruler'), hence 'peaceful ruler' — Frederico is a Portuguese/Spanish spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'freh-deh-REE-koh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Federico — Germanic etymology

Variations

FedericoFrederickFredrico

Nicknames

Fredi

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If you like Frederico…

Federico— the standard spelling
Frederick— the English form
Fredrik— a Nordic kin form
Fritz— a short kin form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frederico mean?

Frederico spells Federico/Frederick — Germanic 'peaceful ruler' (frid + ric).

How do you pronounce Frederico?

It's said freh-deh-REE-koh /frɛ.dɛˈri.koʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Frederico a boy or girl name?

Frederico is a boy's name.

How popular is Frederico?

Frederico is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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