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Cass vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cass

Boy #5,414 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,414
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Cass Rank #5,414
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5414 for Cass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cass or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Cass at #5414 in the United States.

What do Cass and Dedrick mean?

Cass means "hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)" (Latin origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cass and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Cass is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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