Dedrick vs Skylan

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 #5,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar (via Skylar)"

Origin: Dutch

American English

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Dedrick Rank #5,375

Skylan Rank #5,574

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5574 for Skylan.

Is Dedrick or Skylan more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Skylan at #5574 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Skylan mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Skylan means "scholar (via Skylar)" (Dutch origin).

Are Dedrick and Skylan boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Skylan is primarily a boy name.