Dedrick vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dedrick

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dedrick at #5375 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and James mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dedrick and James boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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