Dedrick vs Fenrir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dedrick

Boy #5,375 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English African American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,375
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ded, Rick, Dede

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Fenrir

Boy #5,500 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fen dweller, marsh wolf"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic Fantasy/Gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,500
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fen, Reer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Fenrir Rank #5,500

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5500 for Fenrir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dedrick ___

  • Dedrick James
  • Dedrick Lee
  • Dedrick Wayne
  • Dedrick Ray
  • Dedrick Antoine
  • Dedrick Marcus

Fenrir ___

  • Fenrir Thor
  • Fenrir Erik
  • Fenrir James
  • Fenrir Wolf
  • Fenrir Gray
  • Fenrir Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

If you choose Fenrir

Odin Loki Freya Astrid Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Fenrir more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Fenrir at #5500 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Fenrir mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Fenrir means "fen dweller, marsh wolf" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dedrick and Fenrir boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Fenrir is primarily a boy name.

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