Carey vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carey

Boy #5,332 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black"

Origin: Irish (ciar)

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Carey Rank #5,332

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Carey or Dedrick more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Carey and Dedrick mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.