Federico
peaceful ruler (Germanic via Spanish)
Federico is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 182, with 46,983 records. It has 4 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 32,823 as Federico, and 14,160 as Federico Jr.
Origin and meaning
peaceful ruler (Germanic via Spanish)
Derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power). In the Philippines, it entered the naming pool through Spanish Catholic tradition and colonial records, remaining a recognized classic male name across generations.
Federico is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Frederick, derived from elements meaning 'peace' and 'ruler'. It was widely introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to traditional Filipino nicknames like Pedring or modern ones such as Freddie, Fred, Rico, or Eric. It is frequently seen among older generations and respected professionals.
Related forms
- Frederick English
- Friedrich German
- Frédéric French
- Federico Italian
- Frederico Portuguese
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Federico with common surname pairs
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How do I use Federico with two Filipino surnames?
Federico is the given name. The full name is Federico + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Federico a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Federico is number 182, with 46,983 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.