Dedrick vs Paden

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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Paden

Boy #5,391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)"

Origin: Latin via Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,391
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pade

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dedrick Rank #5,375
Paden Rank #5,391

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5391 for Paden.

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

Paden ___

  • Paden James
  • Paden Patrick
  • Paden William
  • Paden John
  • Paden Michael
  • Paden Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dedrick

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If you choose Paden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dedrick or Paden more popular?

Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Paden at #5391 in the United States.

What do Dedrick and Paden mean?

Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Paden means "nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)" (Latin via Gaelic origin).

Are Dedrick and Paden boy or girl names?

Dedrick is primarily a boy name. Paden is primarily a boy name.

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