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Fredric

♂ Boy

Pronounced FRED-rik /ˈfrɛd.rɪk/High

Meaning: A spelling of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler, power'; 'a peaceful ruler'Medium

In 30 seconds: A peaceful ruler: Fredric spells Frederick — 'a peaceful ruler'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningA spelling of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler, power'; 'a peaceful ruler'
U.S. rank (2025)#5946 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,394

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718812025

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

Fredric is a spelling of Frederick — from Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler, power' — 'a peaceful ruler'. Borne by kings and emperors. A crisp, classic name; the streamlined spelling is common in Scandinavia (nicknames Fred, Freddie).

In the U.S. it appears beside Frederick. Rare in this spelling, a-peaceful-ruler at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Frederick means 'a peaceful ruler' (Germanic frid, 'peace', plus ric, 'ruler') — Fredric is a streamlined spelling, crisp and classic (said 'FRED-rik').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Frederick — root etymology

Variations

FrederickFredrikFrederic

Nicknames

Fred

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If you like Fredric…

Frederick— the standard spelling
Fredrik— the Scandinavian form
Frederic— the French form
Cedric— a sound-neighbor -ric boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fredric mean?

Fredric spells Frederick — Germanic 'a peaceful ruler'.

How do you pronounce Fredric?

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

Is Fredric a boy or girl name?

Fredric is a boy's name.

How popular is Fredric?

Fredric is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Frederick is more common.

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