Carey 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

Carey Rank #5,332
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carey ___

  • Carey James
  • Carey Thomas
  • Carey Michael
  • Carey John
  • Carey Patrick
  • Carey Grant

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 Carey

Brennan Cillian Fiona Siobhan Quinn

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carey or Dedrick more popular?

Carey is more popular, ranked #5332 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Carey and Dedrick mean?

Carey means "dark, black" (Irish (ciar) origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Carey and Dedrick boy or girl names?

Carey is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.

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