Dedrick vs Harmon

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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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Harmon Rank #5,516

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5516 for Harmon.

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

Harmon ___

  • Harmon James
  • Harmon Lee
  • Harmon Cole
  • Harmon Reid
  • Harmon Grant
  • Harmon Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dedrick

Marcus Darius Kendrick Layla Shayla

If you choose Harmon

Fletcher Clyde Mabel Hazel Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Harmon more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Harmon at #5516 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Harmon mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Harmon means "army protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dedrick and Harmon boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Harmon is primarily a boy name.

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