Artemus vs Dedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artemus

Boy #5,370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"safe, uninjured"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,370
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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
Nicknames
Ded, Rick, Dede

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Artemus Rank #5,370
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artemus ___

  • Artemus James
  • Artemus William
  • Artemus Henry
  • Artemus Lee
  • Artemus Cole
  • Artemus Blake

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 Artemus

Orion Apollo Cassius Phoebe Diana

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artemus or Dedrick more popular?

Artemus is more popular, ranked #5370 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Artemus and Dedrick mean?

Artemus means "safe, uninjured" (Greek origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Artemus and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Artemus is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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