Horace vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

English American European Latin

✓ 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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Horace Rank #5,423

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Horace or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Dedrick mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Horace and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.