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Origin: German

Meaning: Ruler of the people

Baby will certainly rule the roost with the name Dedric. This masculine moniker has German roots. It is a variant of Dedrick, an English surname that derived from Diederik, the Dutch form of Theodoric. Tracing back to the Gothic *Þiudareiks, it means “ruler of the people,” combining the terms þiuda and reiks, translating to “people” and “ruler, king,” respectively. Inspire baby to take up a position of power in whatever path they choose. As a born leader, they will rule with compassion and empathy, fighting for what’s right for their people. You’re certainly giving baby Dedric a world of possibilities with such an influential choice.