Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Dedrick Rank #5,375

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Dedrick more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Dedrick mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Dedrick boy or girl names?

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

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