US Popularity Rank: 12035

Origin: German

Meaning: Peaceful ruler; Power

Friedrich is a masculine name of German origin. A worthy contender for placid babies who bring positive and peaceful energy to your life, it has the lovely definition of “peaceful ruler.” It is derived from the Ancient German fred meaning “peace,” and rīc, meaning “power,” and can be spelled in a variety of ways, including the more popular Frederick. Friedrich was much more of a favored choice in the 18th and 19th centuries with its shortened versions, Freddie or Fred taking the lead in more recent years. With a name like Friedrich, you can trust baby to bring a sense of serenity to everyone who knows them.