Dedrick vs Ellington

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 #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Dedrick or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Ellington mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Dedrick and Ellington boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.