Dedrick vs Artemus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

12 High Risk

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Artemus Rank #5,370

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

Is Dedrick or Artemus more popular?

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

What do Dedrick and Artemus mean?

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

Are Dedrick and Artemus boy or girl names?

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