Fredrik

Meaning of Fredrik

Fredrik is a masculine given name of Scandinavian heritage, derived from the Old High German elements fridu (“peace”) and rīhhi (“ruler”), and it serves as the Nordic equivalent of the more widely known Frederick. Pronounced FREH-drik in Swedish and Norwegian (/ˈfreːdrɪk/), it carries historical associations with Swedish and Norwegian royalty and nobility, where bearers of the name often embodied dignified leadership. In the United States, Fredrik has maintained a consistently modest presence, ranking near the 900th position with annual occurrences typically ranging from ten to thirty newborns over the last decade. This steadiness—coupled with occasional peaks in mid-20th-century usage—suggests an enduring, if understated, appeal among parents who value its blend of tradition, clarity, and a quietly distinctive character.