Dedrick vs Ruby

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 #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Ruby Rank #5,424

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Dedrick or Ruby more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Ruby mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Dedrick and Ruby boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.