Nevan vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevan

Boy #5,527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English 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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Nevan Rank #5,527

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5527 for Nevan.

Is Nevan or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Nevan at #5527 in the United States.

What do Nevan and Dedrick mean?

Nevan means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Nevan and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Nevan is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.