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The baby name Federico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'Italian': {'IPA': '/fe.deˈri.ko/', 'respelling': 'fe-deh-REE-ko'}, 'Spanish': {'IPA': '/fe.ðeˈɾi.ko/', 'respelling': 'feh-deh-REE-koh'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ˌfɛdəˈriːkoʊ/', 'respelling': 'feh-duh-REE-koh'}}.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Pronunciation: {'Italian': {'IPA': '/fe.deˈri.ko/', 'respelling': 'fe-deh-REE-ko'}, 'Spanish': {'IPA': '/fe.ðeˈɾi.ko/', 'respelling': 'feh-deh-REE-koh'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ˌfɛdəˈriːkoʊ/', 'respelling': 'feh-duh-REE-koh'}}

What is the meaning of the name Federico ?

The baby name Federico is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'Italian': {'IPA': '/fe.deˈri.ko/', 'respelling': 'fe-deh-REE-ko'}, 'Spanish': {'IPA': '/fe.ðeˈɾi.ko/', 'respelling': 'feh-deh-REE-koh'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ˌfɛdəˈriːkoʊ/', 'respelling': 'feh-duh-REE-koh'}}.

Federico is in Origin.

Federico is the Italian and Spanish form of a Germanic name composed of frid ‘peace’ and rīc ‘ruler’, giving the sense ‘peaceful ruler’ or ‘ruler of peace’. It entered Romance-speaking Europe through Gothic and Lombard influence, settling as Federico in Italy and Spain while related forms thrived elsewhere (Frederick/Frederik, Friedrich, Frédéric, Fredrik). Portuguese uses Frederico; the feminine counterpart is Federica.

Documented since the Middle Ages, the name was borne by nobles and soldiers, including the renowned Renaissance condottiero Duke Federico da Montefeltro of Urbino. In the 20th century it gained artistic luster via poet Federico García Lorca and filmmaker Federico Fellini. Today it remains common in Italy, Spain, and across Latin America. Nicknames and short forms include Fede and Rico; related or parallel forms include Frederick (English), Frédéric (French), Friedrich (German), Fredrik (Scandinavian), and Portuguese Frederico.

Federico has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Federico

Federico Franco Politician · Born 1962 · Paraguay Federico Franco is best known for serving as President of Paraguay from 2012 to 2013. A Paraguayan politician and member of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party, he previously served as vice president after being elected in 2008 as Fernando Lugo’s running mate. Federico Luppi Actor · Born 1936 · Spain Federico Luppi was an Argentine actor best known for his work in film, as well as television, radio, and theater. Over his long career, he appeared in acclaimed movies like Cronos, Martín (Hache), and Pan's Labyrinth, and he won many awards for his performances. Federico Castelluccio Actor · Born 1964 · United States Federico Castelluccio is an Italian-born American actor best known for playing Furio Giunta on the HBO series The Sopranos. He was born on April 29, 1964.

Celebrity babies named Federico

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Federico De Laurentiis Silvana Mangano model ★★★★★ Dino De Laurentiis film producer ★★★★★
Federico Redondo Fernando Redondo association footballer ★★★★★

Federico – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
IT Boys 2024 #15 2,078 47
UY 0 #18 290 2,477
UY Boys 0 #28 5,262 5,922
AR 0 #35 227 2,915
IT Boys 0 #36 111,035 10,046
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
IT 0 #52 6,678 4,183
PR 0 #52 4 1,497
AR Boys 0 #58 4,278 7,628
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
EC 0 #106 10 2,502
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Switzerland Boys 2024 #108 30 1,769
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
PA 0 #113 18 3,797
CR 0 #116 43 5,526
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
PR Boys 0 #152 23 2,508
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Spain Boys 0 #161 3,262 5,610
MX Boys 0 #163 4,828 16,355
PA Boys 0 #164 563 9,305
MT Boys 0 #167 10 4,064
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
CR Boys 0 #184 510 10,188
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
CO Boys 0 #193 3,335 15,656
LU Boys 0 #196 23 4,970
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
GT Boys 0 #210 416 7,625
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
EC Boys 0 #213 27 3,322
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
BO Boys 0 #236 678 9,244
GT 0 #236 79 5,948
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
CO 0 #257 279 7,768
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
Spain 0 #258 213 2,326
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
BO 0 #280 102 6,868
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
PE 0 #288 23 6,350
CL Boys 0 #290 766 13,390
CZ Boys 0 #291 14 6,530
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
MX 0 #292 125 8,339
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
DK Boys 0 #306 20 7,401
CN Boys 0 #307 13 9,639
SA 0 #307 6 10,560
PH Boys 0 #313 71 11,440
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
PE Boys 0 #339 1,150 14,506
CL 0 #341 72 6,867
PT Boys 0 #343 25 7,951
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
France Boys 2021 #377 11 2,865
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #426 17 2,180
Germany 0 #427 11 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
UY Girls 0 #491 20 6,731
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
PS Boys 0 #532 17 10,655
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Boys 0 #543 10 10,162
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
CM Boys 0 #569 7 12,054
AR Girls 0 #572 28 8,289
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
IL Boys 0 #585 23 10,983
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #652 31 3,552
QA Boys 0 #673 35 18,093
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
BR Boys 0 #721 31 12,213
KW Boys 0 #753 17 18,755
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
United States Boys 2024 #801 92 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #812 141 5,697
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #863 19 17,948
NL Boys 0 #867 85 5,873
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #940 44 5,561
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
IT Girls 0 #1,025 441 9,415
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,043 50 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,048 31 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,101 11 25,439
MA 0 #1,113 16 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,146 38 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,156 23 25,619
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,409 206 28,008

Federico is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
IT
Switzerland
United States
Canada

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People also ask about Federico

Federico is predominantly a boy's name.
Federico is a 4 syllable name, pronounced {'Italian': {'IPA': '/fe.deˈri.ko/', 'respelling': 'fe-deh-REE-ko'}, 'Spanish': {'IPA': '/fe.ðeˈɾi.ko/', 'respelling': 'feh-deh-REE-koh'}, 'English': {'IPA': '/ˌfɛdəˈriːkoʊ/', 'respelling': 'feh-duh-REE-koh'}}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Fede, Rico, Federigo, Frederico and Federicus.
Yes, very popular — Federico ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 10 countries.
Federico ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Federico's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #411 in 2011 to #377 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Federico are in our database, including Federico Franco (Politician), Federico Luppi (Actor), Federico Castelluccio (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Federico for their child, including Silvana Mangano and Dino De Laurentiis.