Dedrick vs Nevan

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 #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Nevan Rank #5,527

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5527 for Nevan.

Is Dedrick or Nevan more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Nevan at #5527 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Nevan mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dedrick and Nevan boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Nevan is primarily a boy name.