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Dedrick vs Garth

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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Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Garth mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Dedrick and Garth boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.

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