Jaheem vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaheem

Boy #5,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire, intensity"

Origin: Arabic

African American Caribbean Muslim

✓ 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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Jaheem Rank #5,304

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Jaheem is more popular, ranked #5304 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Is Jaheem or Dedrick more popular?

Jaheem is more popular, ranked #5304 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Jaheem and Dedrick mean?

Jaheem means "fire, intensity" (Arabic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jaheem and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Jaheem is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.