Boy name · Germanic
Freddie
★ #10 in England & Wales, 2025
Freddie is a boy's name of Germanic origin, meaning "Peaceful ruler (from Frederick)". It was the 10th most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025 (ONS). It carries a grandparent-generation charm that is back in fashion, and we file it here as a vintage-revival name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Peaceful ruler (from Frederick)
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- vintage
- UK rank (2025)
- #10 (ONS)
Names similar to Freddie
Sharing at least one style with Freddie — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Freddie's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Freddie
What does the name Freddie mean?
Freddie is of Germanic origin and means "Peaceful ruler (from Frederick)".
Is Freddie a popular baby name in the UK?
Yes — Freddie was the 10th most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures.
What names are similar to Freddie?
Names with a similar style to Freddie include Arthur, Oscar, Archie, Theodore.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.