Peaceful ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power). It was a traditional name among European royalty, particularly in Prussia and Denmark, before becoming a staple in the English-speaking world.
About 42 boys were named Frederic in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era
American painter and sculptor known for depictions of the Old West
French economist and prominent classical liberal theorist
The protagonist and narrator of Ernest Hemingway's novel · A Farewell to Arms
English painter and sculptor of the Victorian era
Nobel Prize-winning physicist and chemist
