Darrel vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrel

Boy #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

✓ 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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Darrel Rank #5,336

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Darrel or Dedrick more popular?

Darrel is more popular, ranked #5336 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Darrel and Dedrick mean?

Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrel and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Darrel is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.