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Dedrick

♂ Boy

Pronounced DED-rik /ˈdɛd.rɪk/High

Meaning: From Diederik/Theodoric — from Germanic theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'ruler of the people'Medium

In 30 seconds: Ruler of the people: Dedrick is the Germanic Theodoric — 'ruler of the people'. Strong, distinctive, and warm.
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Origin MediumGerman
MeaningFrom Diederik/Theodoric — from Germanic theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'ruler of the people'
U.S. rank (2025)#6206 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,456

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719202025

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

Dedrick comes from Diederik/Theodoric — from Germanic theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler, power' — 'ruler of the people' (Theodoric the Great, king of the Ostrogoths). A strong, distinctive name (via the Dutch and Low German Diederik); nickname Rick or Ded.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, ruler-of-the-people at the root, and distinctive.

Did you know? Theodoric means 'ruler of the people' (Germanic theud, 'people', plus ric, 'ruler') — Dedrick is a form via the Dutch/Low German Diederik; strong and distinctive (nickname Rick).
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Theodoric — root etymology

Variations

DiederikDietrichDerrick

Nicknames

Rick

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If you like Dedrick…

Derrick— a kin Theodoric form
Dietrich— the German form
Cedric— another -ric boys' name
Aldrick— shares Dedrick's German roots
Decker— another German name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dedrick mean?

Dedrick comes from Theodoric — Germanic 'ruler of the people'.

How do you pronounce Dedrick?

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

Is Dedrick a boy or girl name?

Dedrick is a boy's name.

How popular is Dedrick?

Dedrick is a rare name in the U.S.

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