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BoyGermanic

Frederik

FRED-er-ik

Popularity

#5102

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

603

Peak Year

#19 in 2024

First Recorded

1920

Style

Royal & Regal, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Germanic name derived from 'fridu' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power). Frederik signifies 'peaceful ruler' or 'powerful protector'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Frederik Chopin

    Influential Polish composer and virtuoso pianist.

  • Frederik Willem de Klerk

    South African president who helped end apartheid.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

PeacefulPowerfulProtectiveJust

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