Dedrick vs Paden

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 #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Irish English Scottish

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Paden Rank #5,391

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5391 for Paden.

Is Dedrick or Paden more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Paden mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Dedrick and Paden boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.