Howie vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howie

Boy #5,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave heart, heart guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Howie Rank #5,429

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5429 for Howie.

Is Howie or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Howie at #5429 in the United States.

What do Howie and Dedrick mean?

Howie means "brave heart, heart guardian" (Germanic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Howie and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Howie is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.