Dede vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dede

Girl #66,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Firstborn daughter; born on Monday"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African Yoruba Ghanaian American Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,610
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, DD

Playground Safety Score

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Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#184
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Nicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dede Rank #66,610
Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #66610 for Dede.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dede ___

  • Dede Marie
  • Dede Rose
  • Dede Lynn
  • Dede Anne
  • Dede Nicole
  • Dede Grace

Nicolas ___

  • Nicolas James
  • Nicolas Alexander
  • Nicolas Louis
  • Nicolas David
  • Nicolas Michael
  • Nicolas Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dede

Coco Mimi Lila Nia Zara

If you choose Nicolas

Isabelle Sophie Antoine Camille Julien

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dede or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Dede at #66610 in the United States.

What do Dede and Nicolas mean?

Dede means "Firstborn daughter; born on Monday" (African origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dede and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Dede is primarily a girl name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.

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