Dedrick vs Jaheem

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 #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire, intensity"

Origin: Arabic

African American Caribbean Muslim

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Jaheem Rank #5,304

Jaheem is more popular, ranked #5304 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Dedrick or Jaheem more popular?

Jaheem is more popular, ranked #5304 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Jaheem mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jaheem means "fire, intensity" (Arabic origin).

Are Dedrick and Jaheem boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Jaheem is primarily a boy name.