Artemus vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Artemus' can be twisted to 'fart'"}

Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English African American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,375
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Dedrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Popularity Comparison

Artemus Rank #5,370
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or Dedrick more popular?

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Artemus and Dedrick mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Artemus and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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