Maize vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maize

Boy #5,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"corn, golden grain"

Origin: Taino

American English

✓ 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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Maize Rank #5,416

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5416 for Maize.

Is Maize or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Maize at #5416 in the United States.

What do Maize and Dedrick mean?

Maize means "corn, golden grain" (Taino origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Maize and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Maize is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.