Dedrick vs Rue

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 #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Rue Rank #5,520

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Dedrick or Rue more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Rue mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Dedrick and Rue boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.