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Dedric

♂ Boy

Pronounced DED-rik /ˈdɛd.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: A form of Dietrich (Theodoric), from Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler; power'), meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'. A strong heritage name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong name: Dedric is a form of Dietrich — 'ruler of the people' (said 'DED-rik').
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningA form of Dietrich (Theodoric), from Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler; power'), meaning 'ruler of the people' or 'people's ruler'. A strong heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12708 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,855

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719612024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dedric is a form of Dietrich, itself from Theodoric, built on Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler; power'), meaning 'ruler of the people'. It carries the weight of a leadership name across long Germanic tradition (said 'DED-rik').

In the U.S. it appears rarely in this spelling. Strong, Germanic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Dedric is a form of Dietrich (Theodoric), 'ruler of the people' — from Germanic 'theod' ('people') and 'ric' ('ruler') (said 'DED-rik').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Dedric — Form of Dietrich/Theodoric, 'ruler of the people'

Variations

DedrickDiedrickTheodoric

Nicknames

DedRic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dedric mean?

Dedric is a form of Dietrich (Theodoric), meaning 'ruler of the people'.

How do you pronounce Dedric?

It's said DED-rik /ˈdɛd.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dedric a boy or girl name?

Dedric is a boy's name.

How popular is Dedric?

Dedric is a rare name in the U.S.

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