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Frederik

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRED-ə-rik /ˈfrɛd.ə.rɪk/High

Meaning: Scandinavian/Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceful ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: Peaceful ruler: Frederik is the Danish Frederick — 'peaceful ruler'. Stately, classic, and warm (Danish kings).
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Origin HighGerman, Scandinavian
MeaningScandinavian/Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'peaceful ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#3787 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births29 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 632

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519202025

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

Frederik is the Scandinavian and Danish form of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler, power' — 'peaceful ruler'. A stately, classic name across Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands (borne by Danish kings; King Frederik X); nicknames Fred or Freddy.

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, peaceful-ruler at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Frederick means 'peaceful ruler' (Germanic frid + ric) — Frederik is the Scandinavian and Danish form, borne by many Danish kings (King Frederik X).
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Frederik — etymology

Variations

FrederickFriedrichFredrik

Nicknames

FredFreddy

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If you like Frederik…

Frederick— the English form
Friedrich— the German form
Frederic— the French form
Rorik— another German name
Hendrik— a fellow German choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Frederik mean?

Frederik is the Danish Frederick — Germanic 'peaceful ruler'.

How do you pronounce Frederik?

It's said FRED-ə-rik /ˈfrɛd.ə.rɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Frederik a boy or girl name?

Frederik is a boy's name.

How popular is Frederik?

Frederik is a rare name in the U.S.

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