Peaceful ruler
Derived from the Germanic name Friedrich, it is composed of the elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. It has been a popular name among European royalty for centuries, particularly in Prussia, Denmark, and Saxony.
About 728 boys were named Frederick in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Abolitionist, orator, and statesman
Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist
English novelist known for The Day of the Jackal
Nobel Prize winner who co-discovered insulin
The naval officer hero of Jane Austen's Persuasion · Persuasion
The protagonist of Ernest Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms · A Farewell to Arms
Lead singer of the rock band Queen (born Farrokh Bulsara)
The same feel as Frederick — far less common.
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