Cochise vs Dedric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cochise

Boy #29,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hardwood"

Origin: Chiricahua Apache

Cultural Roots

Apache Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,405
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Coc, Coch, Cochy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cochise Rank #29,405
Dedric Rank #28,223

Dedric is more popular, ranked #28223 vs #29405 for Cochise.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cochise ___

  • Cochise James
  • Cochise River
  • Cochise Stone
  • Cochise Bear
  • Cochise Sky
  • Cochise Lee

Dedric ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Dedric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cochise or Dedric more popular?

Dedric is more popular, ranked #28223 compared to Cochise at #29405 in the United States.

What do Cochise and Dedric mean?

Cochise means "hardwood" (Chiricahua Apache origin).

Are Cochise and Dedric boy or girl names?

Cochise is primarily a boy name. Dedric is primarily a girl name.

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