Dedrick vs Darrel

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 #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Darrel Rank #5,336

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

Is Dedrick or Darrel more popular?

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

What do Dedrick and Darrel mean?

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

Are Dedrick and Darrel boy or girl names?

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