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Dedrick vs Horace

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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Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Horace Rank #5,423

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Horace more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Horace mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Dedrick and Horace boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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