Ruby vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruby

Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

✓ 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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Ruby Rank #5,424

Dedrick Rank #5,375

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Ruby or Dedrick more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Ruby and Dedrick mean?

Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ruby and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Ruby is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.