Dedrick vs Dejan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Dejan

Boy #13,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, given"

Origin: South Slavic

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Slovenian Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,770
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Dejan Rank #13,770

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #13770 for Dejan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Dejan more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Dejan at #13770 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Dejan mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dejan means "gift, given" (South Slavic origin).

Are Dedrick and Dejan boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Dejan is primarily a boy name.

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