Origin, Meaning and History of Dedrick
德drick is a masculine given name and a variant of the name Diedrich or Dietrich. Its roots can be traced back to its ancient German or Gothic origins, derived from the name Theodoric or Þiudareiks. Theodoric is a name of two components, ‘theud,’ which means ‘people,’ or ‘race,’ and ‘rīc,’ which stands for ‘power,’ or ‘rich.’ which translates to ‘ruler of the people.’ The Gothic spelling of the name combines two elements, ‘þiuda,’ which refers to the ‘people,’ and ‘reiks,’ which is used as a reference to ‘king’ or ‘ruler.’
The name was borne by Theodoric the Great, a king of the Ostrogoths during the 6th century, who later ascended to become the sovereign of Italy.
As a surname, Dietrich was found in many European countries like France, especially in the regions of Alsace and Lorraine, as well as Poland.
德drick could also be a variation of the surname Dedrick which was first found in Prussia. The surname was made popular during the Middle Ages by the folk hero Dietrich von Bern, out of which the Dietrich successors emerged. The surname had several spelling variations, including Dederich, Diedereich, Dedericks, Didrich, Dedreich, Didreich, Thederich, and Thederick.
德drick is known by a few other spellings in different parts of the world, such asDiederick, Dirk,Diedrich, Dierk, Thilo, or Tilo in German. It is also spelled as Tiit or Tiidrick in Estonian, and德rrick,德rek,Dirk, or Deryck in English. A few possible diminutive names could be Ties,Dick, and Dirk.
As a fictional character, Dedrick is rare, but the name has been used in the fantasy seriesKeeper of the Lost Citieswritten by Shannon Messenger. Alden Dedrick Vacker is one of the main characters in the series. He is a member of the Nobility, working as an Emissary.
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Famous People With The Name Dedrick
- 德drick Dwayne GobertAmerican film actor, known for his supporting role in the film Boyz n the hood as Dooky
- Paul Dedrick GrayAmerican bassist, backing vocalist, and co-founder of the American heavy metal band Slipknot
- 德drick D’Mon RolisonAmerican rapper, better known by his stage name Mack 10, famous for his studio albums like Based on a True Story and The Recipe
德drick On The Popularity Chart
The name has been declining in usage over the years. Check the SSA graphs below for a better understanding.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of the name has decreased over the years. At its peak, it had 120 babies per million. By 2020, only 18 babies per million were sharing the name.
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The ranking of the name has gone down over time. It went from 12,964 in 1980 to 22,763 in 2007.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Dedrick?
The name Dedrick means a gifted and popular ruler.
2. What is the origin of the name Dedrick?
德drick has a Dutch and Teutonic origin.
