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Jamieson vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamieson

Boy #5,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James, supplanter"

Origin: Scottish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,213
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English African American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,375
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jamieson Rank #5,213
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Jamieson is more popular, ranked #5213 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamieson or Dedrick more popular?

Jamieson is more popular, ranked #5213 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Jamieson and Dedrick mean?

Jamieson means "son of James, supplanter" (Scottish/Hebrew origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jamieson and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Jamieson is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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