Amelia vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ded, Rick, Dede

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Dedrick ___

  • Dedrick James
  • Dedrick Lee
  • Dedrick Wayne
  • Dedrick Ray
  • Dedrick Antoine
  • Dedrick Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Dedrick more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Dedrick mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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