Peaceful ruler
Derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' meaning peace and 'ric' meaning ruler or power. While the 'Frederick' spelling is more common, this variant has a long history of use in English-speaking countries.
Less common today
Fredrick isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #468 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Abolitionist, orator, and statesman
Two-time Academy Award-winning actor
German war hero and actor · Inglourious Basterds
