Ellington vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Ellington or Dedrick more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Dedrick mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellington and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.