Dedrick vs Garth

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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Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar, Gaie, Garkins

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Garth Rank #5,248

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 vs #5375 for Dedrick.

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

Garth ___

  • Garth Wayne
  • Garth Lee
  • Garth Allen
  • Garth Edward
  • Garth Michael
  • Garth James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

If you choose Garth

Wayne Dale Brenda Linda Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Garth more popular?

Garth is more popular, ranked #5248 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Garth mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin).

Are Dedrick and Garth boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Garth is primarily a boy name.

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