James vs Dede

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Girl #66,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Firstborn daughter; born on Monday"

Origin: African

African Yoruba Ghanaian American Turkish

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James Rank #2,583

Dede Rank #66,610

James is more popular, ranked #2583 vs #66610 for Dede.

Is James or Dede more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #2583 compared to Dede at #66610 in the United States.

What do James and Dede mean?

James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dede means "Firstborn daughter; born on Monday" (African origin).

Are James and Dede boy or girl names?

James is primarily a girl name. Dede is primarily a girl name.