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Dedrick vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English African American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,375
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Yichen mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Dedrick and Yichen boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.

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