Dedrick vs Howie

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 #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Howie Rank #5,429

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Dedrick or Howie more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Howie mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Dedrick and Howie boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Howie is primarily a boy name.