Frédéric
“A French name with cultural significance”
French origin · Unisex name
#1880US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile
How to pronounce Frédéric
fre-de-reek
/fre-de-reek/ · · 1 syllable
“A French name with cultural significance”
French origin · Unisex name
What does Frédéric mean and where does it come from?
Frédéric is a name found across French cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.
Cultural significance
Frédéric carries the heritage of French tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1880 in 2015 — currently #1880 in the US.
What middle names flow best with Frédéric?
Frédéric works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Frédéric Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Frédéric Rose
Floral · soft ending
Frédéric Mae
Sweet · timeless
Frédéric Claire
French influence · crisp
Frédéric Jane
Literary · strong
Frédéric Skye
Modern · airy feel
How popular is Frédéric right now?
Holding steady — currently #1880 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Name Popularity Timeline
Popularity Statistics for Frédéric
2019Rank #1880
10
#1880
→Stable
2019 - 20235 years
Frédéric is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Frédéric?
DUTCH
FredFreekFritsRik
ENGLISH
FredFreddieFreddy
ESTONIAN
Priit
FINNISH
Veeti
Famous people named Frédéric
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Frédéric (French impressionist artist)
Frédéric used this name in the rich tradition of French visual arts and culture.
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Frédéric (French monarch)
Frédéric bore this name in the French royal court, spreading its aristocratic prestige across Europe.
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Frédéric (French philosopher)
Frédéric carried this name in the Enlightenment tradition that shaped modern Western thought.
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Frédéric (medieval French noble)
Frédéric held this name in the courts of medieval France, from which it spread across Europe with the Normans.
What names sound and feel like Frédéric?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Frédéric also consider these
How is Frédéric written in other languages?
Gender variants of Frédéric
Frederikke DANISHRikke DANISHFrederica ENGLISHFreida ENGLISHFrieda ENGLISHRica ENGLISHFredrika FINNISHRiika FINNISHRiikka FINNISHFrédérique FRENCHFrieda GERMANFriede GERMANFriederike GERMANFritzi GERMANRike GERMANFriðrika ICELANDICFederica ITALIANFryderyka POLISHFrederica PORTUGUESEFredrika SWEDISHRika SWEDISH
Common questions about the name Frédéric
What does the name Frédéric mean?
Frédéric means "A French name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Frédéric?
Frédéric is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Frédéric?
Frédéric originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How does Frédéric sound with different last names?
As a one-syllable name, Frédéric flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Frédéric ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.
Is Frédéric a common or rare name?
Frédéric is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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