Dedrick vs Earnest

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 #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

English American European

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Earnest Rank #5,461

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Is Dedrick or Earnest more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Earnest mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Dedrick and Earnest boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.