Irwin vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irwin

Boy #5,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boar friend"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish 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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Irwin Rank #5,482

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5482 for Irwin.

Is Irwin or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Irwin at #5482 in the United States.

What do Irwin and Dedrick mean?

Irwin means "boar friend" (Old English origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Irwin and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Irwin is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.