US Popularity Rank: 10391

Origin: German

Meaning: Peaceful ruler

Here is a name that will give you some peace of mind that baby will be okay! Fredrik is a masculine name of German origin. Derived from the Old High German name Frithuric, this name means “peaceful ruler.” While these two ideas might seem, at first glance, like they are opposites of one another, baby Fredrik is sure to be reminded that they can be both peaceful and powerful at the same time. This particular spelling has proved particularly popular in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, with notable namesakes including Swedish soccer player Fredrik Ljungberg, and Norwegian politician Fredrik Stang.