Fredrick Canales

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Fredrick Canales — peaceful ruler
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Fredrick Canales is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Fredrick is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". Frederick ranked among the top 100 names in the United States between 1880 and 1957 and has declined thereafter. It was ranked as the 536th most popular name for boys in 2009 in that country. It ranked as the 99th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2007. Freddy, a short form, ranked as the 60th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2008. The surname Canales: Álamo Pérez-Luna Canales (1963–2025), Peruvian television presenter Anel Canales (born 1978), Panamanian footballer Antonio Canales Rosillo (1802–1852), a 19th-century Mexican politician, surveyor, and military general Blanca Canales (1906–1996), educator and Puerto Rican Nationalist Carla Dirlikov Canales, American mezzo-soprano singer Diosa Canales (born 1987), Venezuelan singer, actress, and model Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Enrique Canales (1936–2007), technologist, editor, political analyst, painter and sculptor Evaristo Merino Canales (died 1930), ninth Mayor of the commune . Fredrick is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Fredrick reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Fredrick

Meaning: peaceful ruler

Germanic

Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". Frederick ranked among the top 100 names in the United States between 1880 and 1957 and has declined thereafter. It was ranked as the 536th most popular name for boys in 2009 in that country. It ranked as the 99th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2007. Freddy, a short form, ranked as the 60th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2008.

Surname: Canales

Spanish

Álamo Pérez-Luna Canales (1963–2025), Peruvian television presenter Anel Canales (born 1978), Panamanian footballer Antonio Canales Rosillo (1802–1852), a 19th-century Mexican politician, surveyor, and military general Blanca Canales (1906–1996), educator and Puerto Rican Nationalist Carla Dirlikov Canales, American mezzo-soprano singer Diosa Canales (born 1987), Venezuelan singer, actress, and model Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Enrique Canales (1936–2007), technologist, editor, political analyst, painter and sculptor Evaristo Merino Canales (died 1930), ninth Mayor of the commune .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Fredrick is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Fredrick by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Fredrick Canales

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Fredrick Canales:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Fredrick?
The first name Fredrick originates from Germanic. Frederick is a masculine given name meaning "peaceful ruler". It is the English form of the German name Friedrich. Its meaning is derived from the Germanic word elements frid, or peace, and ric, meaning "ruler" or "power". Frederick ranked among the top 100 names in the United States between 1880 and 1957 and has declined thereafter. It was ranked as the 536th most popular name for boys in 2009 in that country. It ranked as the 99th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2007. Freddy, a short form, ranked as the 60th most popular name for boys in England and Wales in 2008.
When was Fredrick most popular?
The name Fredrick reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Canales?
The surname Canales originates from Spanish. Álamo Pérez-Luna Canales (1963–2025), Peruvian television presenter Anel Canales (born 1978), Panamanian footballer Antonio Canales Rosillo (1802–1852), a 19th-century Mexican politician, surveyor, and military general Blanca Canales (1906–1996), educator and Puerto Rican Nationalist Carla Dirlikov Canales, American mezzo-soprano singer Diosa Canales (born 1987), Venezuelan singer, actress, and model Elia Canales (born 2001), Spanish archer Enrique Canales (1936–2007), technologist, editor, political analyst, painter and sculptor Evaristo Merino Canales (died 1930), ninth Mayor of the commune .
What are the origins of the name Fredrick Canales?
The name Fredrick Canales combines two different traditions: the first name Fredrick has Germanic roots, while the surname Canales originates from Spanish.
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