Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Fredy

Fredy

♂ Boy

Pronounced FREH-thee /ˈfɾe.ði/Medium

Meaning: Peaceful rulerMedium

In 30 seconds: Fredy is a Spanish form meaning 'peaceful ruler', a short version of names like Frederick.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumSpanish, German
MeaningPeaceful ruler
U.S. rank (2025)#2083 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births71 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,812

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519192025

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

The sense 'peaceful ruler' comes through the Frederick family of names, which Fredy trims into a brisk Spanish-style short form. Its relatives range from the close Freddy and Fred to the German Fritz and Friedel. Colombian footballers Fredy Guarín and Fredy Hinestroza are recent bearers.

The single-d spelling marks its Spanish-language path and sets it apart from the English Freddy.

Did you know? Fredy is a spelling variant of Freddy, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'peaceful ruler' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Fredy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

FreddyFieteFredFriedelFritz

Nicknames

—

Famous Bearers

  • ★Fredy Guarín (1986–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Fredy Hinestroza (1990–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Fredy…

Freddy— The English-style spelling of the same short form.
Fred— The plainest short form of the Frederick family.
Fritz— The German short form of the same 'peaceful ruler' root.
Fidel— a similarly popular pick
Fausto— a fellow Spanish choice

Explore names like Fredy

By themespanishgerman
By meaningPeaceRoyal / Noble

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Fredy mean?

Fredy is usually explained as meaning 'peaceful ruler' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Fredy?

It's commonly said FREH-thee /ˈfɾe.ði/.

Is Fredy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Fredy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Fredy?

In 2024, Fredy ranked #1834 in the U.S. for boys, with 88 births recorded.

💬 Ask Nia