Fred Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Fred Name at a Glance

Name	Fred
Meaning	Diminutive of Frederic: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Fred Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Fred means “Diminutive of Frederic: From the Old German name Frithuric, meaning peaceful ruler”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Fred Name Origin

Our database records Fred under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Fred a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Fred is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Fred

When considering Fred for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.