Paden vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Irish English Scottish

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Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English African American Germanic

8 High Risk

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Paden Rank #5,391

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5391 for Paden.

Is Paden or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Paden and Dedrick mean?

Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Paden and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Paden is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.