Allan vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Allan Rank #854

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Allan or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Derrick mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Allan and Derrick boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.