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Yichen vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yichen

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
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

Yichen Rank #3,807
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yichen or Dedrick more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Yichen and Dedrick mean?

Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Yichen and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Yichen is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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