Ebony vs Dedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Boy #29,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"deep black, dark tropical wood"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian via Greek

American African American Caribbean

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Boy #29,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

American African American English

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Ebony Rank #29,527

Dedric Rank #29,476

Dedric is more popular, ranked #29476 vs #29527 for Ebony.

Is Ebony or Dedric more popular?

Dedric is more popular, ranked #29476 compared to Ebony at #29527 in the United States.

What do Ebony and Dedric mean?

Ebony means "deep black, dark tropical wood" (Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin). Dedric means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Ebony and Dedric boy or girl names?

Ebony is primarily a boy name. Dedric is primarily a boy name.