The baby name Frederik is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ (FRED-rik; English), /ˈfreːdrɪk/ or /ˈfreːdərɪk/ (Dutch/Scandinavian).
Frederik is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Frederik is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈfrɛdrɪk/ (FRED-rik; English), /ˈfreːdrɪk/ or /ˈfreːdərɪk/ (Dutch/Scandinavian).
Frederik is Germanic in Origin.
Frederik is the Danish and Dutch form of a long-established Germanic royal name, derived from Old High German fridu “peace” and rīhhi “ruler, power.” The sense is “peaceful ruler” or “ruler of peace.” It travelled widely through medieval Frankish and German courts and into Scandinavia and the Low Countries, helped by the prestige of saints and princes who bore the name and by dynastic ties across Europe.
In Denmark the name is deeply royal, borne by multiple kings and, today, by King Frederik X, which sustains its steady usage. Neighboring forms include Fredrik (Norwegian, Swedish), while English uses Frederick and German prefers Friedrich. Further cognates are Frédéric (French), Federico (Italian, Spanish), Frederico (Portuguese), Fryderyk (Polish), Bedřich (Czech), and Hungarian Frigyes. Common diminutives are Fred, Freddie/Freddy, Rik/Rick, Frits (Dutch), Frede (Danish), and Fritz (German).
| F. W. de Klerk Frederik Willem de Klerk was a South African politician best known for helping end apartheid and guiding the country to universal voting rights. He served as South Africa’s last state president under white-minority rule from 1989 to 1994, and later as deputy president under Nelson Mandela from 1994 to 1996. | Frederik IX of Denmark Frederik IX of Denmark was the King of Denmark from 1947 until his death in 1972. He is most famous for modernizing the Danish monarchy and overseeing Denmark during a period of significant social change. Frederik was also known for his naval career and his passion for music, especially conducting orchestras. | Frederik VIII of Denmark Frederik VIII of Denmark was the King of Denmark from 1906 until his death in 1912. He is most famous for his role in modernizing the Danish monarchy and his efforts to promote social welfare during his reign. Born in 1843, he was a member of the House of Glücksburg and played a significant part in European royal affairs. |
| Frederik IV of Denmark Frederik IV of Denmark was the King of Denmark and Norway from 1699 to 1730. He is most famous for his involvement in the Great Northern War and his efforts to modernize his kingdom. His reign saw significant changes in the military and administrative structures of Denmark-Norway. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1,923 | 7,401 |
| DK | 0 | #45 | 279 | 5,198 | |
| AL | 0 | #73 | 4 | 2,372 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #117 | 21 | 1,769 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #122 | 4 | 2,087 |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #130 | 5 | 444 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #130 | 2 | 3,473 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2013 | #188 | 3 | 1,429 |
| Belgium | Boys | 2006 | #209 | 21 | 396 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #209 | 10 | 4,970 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #210 | 2 | 3,402 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #225 | 74 | 5,122 |
| IR | 0 | #229 | 3 | 4,221 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #245 | 9 | 6,830 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GH | 0 | #247 | 2 | 5,396 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #258 | 2 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #265 | 9 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #292 | 13 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #296 | 11 | 2,588 |
| Canada | Girls | 2007 | #298 | 8 | 2,781 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #322 | 8 | 7,429 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| NL | 0 | #348 | 44 | 2,481 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| HK | 0 | #355 | 3 | 8,483 | |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| Germany | 0 | #362 | 77 | 2,542 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #364 | 927 | 5,697 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #375 | 7 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2018 | #387 | 3 | 2,908 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #408 | 6 | 5,922 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #416 | 27 | 2,180 |
| ZA | 0 | #418 | 30 | 14,421 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #472 | 10 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #495 | 5 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #507 | 543 | 5,873 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #522 | 5 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #557 | 9 | 10,162 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #559 | 2 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #567 | 9 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #577 | 16 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #638 | 28 | 13,390 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #655 | 28 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #686 | 12 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #688 | 3 | 13,263 | |
| IT | 0 | #703 | 12 | 4,183 | |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #803 | 4 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #860 | 19 | 14,506 |
| TN | 0 | #863 | 3 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #874 | 19 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #877 | 44 | 15,656 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #906 | 25 | 5,610 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #913 | 268 | 25,619 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #935 | 48 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,101 | 11 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,299 | 173 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Frederik is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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