Dede vs Tema

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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Popularity Comparison

Dede Rank #66,610
Tema Rank #66,621

Dede is more popular, ranked #66610 vs #66621 for Tema.

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

Tema ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dede

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If you choose Tema

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dede or Tema more popular?

Dede is more popular, ranked #66610 compared to Tema at #66621 in the United States.

What do Dede and Tema mean?

Dede means "Firstborn daughter; born on Monday" (African origin).

Are Dede and Tema boy or girl names?

Dede is primarily a girl name. Tema is primarily a girl name.

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