Frederick Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Frederick Name at a Glance

Name	Frederick
Meaning	As You Like It' Brother to Duke, and usurper of his dominions.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Frederick Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Frederick means “As You Like It' Brother to Duke, and usurper of his dominions”. 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.

Frederick Name Origin

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

Is Frederick a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Frederick

When considering Frederick 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.