Dedrick vs Josian

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 #5,472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fire of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American French English Brazilian

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Josian Rank #5,472

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5472 for Josian.

Is Dedrick or Josian more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Josian at #5472 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Josian mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Josian means "fire of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dedrick and Josian boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Josian is primarily a boy name.