Federico
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Federico is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "Peaceful ruler".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Italian
Religion
Christian
Popularity
4 / 100
Syllables
4
Length
8 letters
Meaning
Peaceful ruler
Etymology
Italian form of Frederick, from Old High German friduric: frid (peace) + ric (ruler, power).
Famous People Named Federico
- Federico Fellini — Italian filmmaker (1920–1993)
- Federico García Lorca — Spanish poet, dramatist and prose writer (1898–1936)
- Federico Barocci — Italian painter (1535-1612)
- Federico Zuccari — Italian painter (1539-1609)
- Federico Luppi — Argentine actor (1936–2017)
Frequently Asked Questions About Federico
What does the name Federico mean?
Federico means "Peaceful ruler", and is of Italian origin.
What is the origin of the name Federico?
Federico originates from Italian, commonly used in Europe.
Is Federico a boy or girl name?
Federico is typically used as a boy name.
What religion is the name Federico associated with?
Federico is associated with Christian.
Are there famous people named Federico?
Yes — notable people named Federico include Federico Fellini (Italian filmmaker, 1920–1993), Federico García Lorca (Spanish poet, 1898–1936), Federico Barocci (Italian painter, 1535-1612), Federico Zuccari (Italian painter, 1539-1609) and Federico Luppi (Argentine actor, 1936–2017).
Last updated: June 2026