Dedrick
Meaning of Dedrick
Dedrick is a male name with origins in English and German. It is derived from the Germanic elements "dead," meaning "dead," and "ric," meaning "ruler" or "king." As such, Dedrick has associations with strength and leadership. The name is pronounced as DEHD-rik in American English. Variations of the name include Dedric. Dedrick has been used as a given name in the United States since at least the early 20th century. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of popularity, ranking between 2000 and 5000 in terms of occurrences.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DEHD-rik (/'dɛd.rɪk/)
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Notable People Named Dedrick
| Dedrick Dwayne Gobert was an American film actor known for his role as Dooky in the 1991 film Boyz n the Hood. |
| Dedrick Epps is a former American football tight end who played for the San Diego Chargers and attended the University of Miami. |
| Dedrick Mills is an American gridiron football running back who currently plays for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL and previously played for the Detroit Lions in the NFL. |
