Fredo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationFREH-doh / /ˈfrɛdoʊ/

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: peaceful ruler; Spanish: diminutive of Alfredo

Historical & Cultural Background

Fredo is often considered a diminutive form of Alfredo, which has roots in Italian and Spanish cultures. The name Alfredo itself means 'wise counselor' or 'elf counsel.' In popular culture, Fredo gained notoriety through the character Fredo Corleone in Mario Puzo's 'The Godfather.' The name has been used in various contexts, often associated with themes of loyalty and betrayal.

Trend Summary

Fredo has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often overshadowed by its longer form, Alfredo.

Similar Names

AlfredoNicoMiloHugoDinoLuca

Variants

  • Fredo
  • Alfredo

International Variants

  • Alfredo (Spanish)
  • Friedrich (German)

Famous people named Fredo

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Fictional characters named Fredo

Fredo Corleone from 'The Godfather' series is the younger brother of Michael Corleone.

Fredo from 'The Godfather' is often depicted as the black sheep of the Corleone family.

Sibling Suggestions

AlfredMarcoLeoEnzoRicoVito

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Fredo was first seen in the United States in 1985. Fredo has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Fredo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Fredo

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19855
20225