The baby name Frederic is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈfrɛdərɪk/ (FRED-ə-rik) or /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ (FRED-rik); French: /fʁedeʁik/ (fray-deh-REEK).
Frederic is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Frederic is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈfrɛdərɪk/ (FRED-ə-rik) or /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ (FRED-rik); French: /fʁedeʁik/ (fray-deh-REEK).
Frederic is Germanic in Origin.
From Old High German Fridurih/Friderich, Frederic combines fridu 'peace' and rihhi 'ruler, power,' yielding the sense 'peaceful ruler.' The spelling Frederic is an English and Catalan form beside the more common English Frederick; related forms include French Frédéric, German Friedrich, Dutch and Danish Frederik, Scandinavian Fredrik, Polish Fryderyk, Czech Bedřich, Spanish and Italian Federico, and Portuguese Frederico. Diminutives and nicknames span Fred, Freddie/Freddy, and the German Fritz.
Medieval Europe favored the name among princes and emperors, for example the Holy Roman Emperors named Friedrich and later the Prussian king Frederick the Great, cementing its regal associations. In English-speaking countries, use rose in the 18th to 19th centuries and the streamlined Frederic found currency in the arts, borne by figures such as painter Frederic Leighton and American artist Frederic Remington; Chopin's given name appears in English as Frederic. Today it reads international while remaining rooted in a classic, peace-forward meaning.
| Frédéric Passy Frédéric Passy was a prominent French politician and economist, best known for co-founding the Inter-Parliamentary Union and being one of the first recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. He played a significant role in promoting peace and international arbitration during his lifetime. | Frédéric Bastiat Frédéric Bastiat was a French politician and economist best known for his book 'The Law', which argues for individual freedom and limited government. Born in 1801, he also wrote 'Economic Sophisms', where he critiqued protectionist policies. Bastiat's ideas have influenced many modern economic thinkers. | Frederic Forrest Frederic Forrest was an American actor best known for his role as Chef in the film Apocalypse Now. He also starred in The Rose alongside Bette Midler and played a memorable part in the movie The Conversation. His performances left a lasting impact on the film industry. |
| Frédéric Diefenthal Frédéric Diefenthal is a French actor best known for his role as Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec in the popular 'Taxi' film series. Born in 1968, he has also appeared in various French television series and films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. | Frederic Rzewski Frederic Rzewski was an influential American composer and pianist, best known for his politically charged compositions. His most famous work, 'The People United Will Never Be Defeated!', is a set of 36 variations on a Chilean protest song. Rzewski's music often combined classical and avant-garde elements, reflecting his commitment to social and political themes. | Frédéric Pierrot Frédéric Pierrot is a French actor best known for his role in the critically acclaimed TV series 'In Therapy'. He has also appeared in films like 'Polisse' and 'Young & Beautiful', showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI | 0 | #12 | 1 | 425 | |
| HT | 0 | #12 | 1 | 399 | |
| BF | Boys | 0 | #25 | 2 | 439 |
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 657 |
| BI | Boys | 0 | #40 | 5 | 917 |
| CM | 0 | #44 | 12 | 2,592 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| LU | 0 | #58 | 9 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #76 | 2 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #83 | 4 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #120 | 2 | 6,215 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #121 | 103 | 4,970 |
| MU | 0 | #129 | 9 | 3,613 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2019 | #141 | 8 | 1,537 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 2,277 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #176 | 4 | 4,064 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #178 | 718 | 12,054 |
| AE | 0 | #179 | 9 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #204 | 3 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #210 | 3 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #231 | 4 | 5,842 |
| GH | 0 | #245 | 4 | 5,396 | |
| PT | 0 | #246 | 5 | 4,161 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #248 | 111 | 8,477 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #249 | 8 | 7,111 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #275 | 8 | 11,010 | |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #282 | 25 | 2,588 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #287 | 11 | 7,909 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #299 | 21 | 9,639 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #315 | 11 | 7,401 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #336 | 10 | 8,138 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #336 | 5 | 6,459 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| HK | 0 | #339 | 10 | 8,483 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #346 | 22 | 7,951 |
| MY | 0 | #347 | 8 | 12,352 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #354 | 9 | 8,539 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #369 | 15 | 11,440 |
| Germany | 0 | #387 | 51 | 2,542 | |
| France | Boys | 2017 | #393 | 4 | 2,842 |
| BO | 0 | #404 | 5 | 6,868 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #406 | 8 | 5,922 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #423 | 20 | 2,180 |
| Spain | 0 | #423 | 30 | 2,326 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #429 | 6 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #444 | 2 | 8,339 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #485 | 43 | 12,905 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #497 | 9 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #518 | 9 | 12,621 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #520 | 527 | 5,697 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #529 | 20 | 10,655 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #531 | 10 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #578 | 15 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #581 | 27 | 10,983 |
| BH | 0 | #583 | 5 | 17,937 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #606 | 60 | 13,390 |
| LB | 0 | #611 | 48 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #648 | 3 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #656 | 42 | 17,960 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #668 | 274 | 5,610 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #678 | 5 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #686 | 22 | 18,093 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #695 | 3 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #697 | 18 | 4,183 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #735 | 35 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #740 | 12 | 12,213 |
| TN | 0 | #785 | 45 | 13,765 | |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #847 | 35 | 17,948 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #849 | 44 | 7,044 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #857 | 22 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #876 | 11 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #880 | 41 | 15,656 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #896 | 56 | 5,873 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #934 | 18 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #949 | 34 | 16,355 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #991 | 2 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,023 | 89 | 25,439 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MA | 0 | #1,053 | 76 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,057 | 36 | 22,615 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,146 | 33 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,151 | 26 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,224 | 248 | 10,046 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,573 | 42 | 28,008 |
Frederic is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:
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