Frederick
peaceful ruler (Germanic)
Frederick is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 223, with 34,514 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
peaceful ruler (Germanic)
Frederick traces back to the Germanic name Friedrich, compounded from 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler or power). In the Philippines, the English spelling gained significant popularity throughout the 20th century alongside its Spanish counterpart, Federico.
Frederick is an English name derived from the Germanic elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, king). In the Philippines, it entered widespread usage during the American period and remains a steady, conventional masculine name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Fred, Freddie, Derick, or Eric in the Philippines. It is widely used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names.
Related forms
- Federico Spanish
- Friedrich German
- Frédéric French
- Federico Italian
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Frederick with common surname pairs
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How do I use Frederick with two Filipino surnames?
Frederick is the given name. The full name is Frederick + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Frederick a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Frederick is number 223, with 34,514 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.