Dede vs Quay

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

✓ All Clear
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Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Dede Rank #66,610
Quay Rank #16,372

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 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

Quay ___

  • Quay James
  • Quay Alexander
  • Quay Michael
  • Quay Jordan
  • Quay Ellis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dede

Coco Mimi Lila Nia Zara

If you choose Quay

Reef Bay River Shore Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dede or Quay more popular?

Quay is more popular, ranked #16372 compared to Dede at #66610 in the United States.

What do Dede and Quay mean?

Dede means "Firstborn daughter; born on Monday" (African origin). Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin).

Are Dede and Quay boy or girl names?

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

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