Dederick vs Jessen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dederick

Boy #40,269 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,269
Total SSA Count
5
Nicknames
Ded, Dede, Dedey

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Jessen

Boy #40,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jesse / son of Jens"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Danish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,132
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dederick Rank #40,269
Jessen Rank #40,132

Jessen is more popular, ranked #40132 vs #40269 for Dederick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dederick ___

No pairings available yet.

Jessen ___

  • Jessen Cole
  • Jessen Reid
  • Jessen Blake
  • Jessen Thor
  • Jessen Erik

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dederick or Jessen more popular?

Jessen is more popular, ranked #40132 compared to Dederick at #40269 in the United States.

What do Dederick and Jessen mean?

Jessen means "son of Jesse / son of Jens" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Dederick and Jessen boy or girl names?

Dederick is primarily a boy name. Jessen is primarily a boy name.

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