Anson vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Anson Rank #1,396

Derick Rank #1,436

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Anson or Derick more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Anson and Derick mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Anson and Derick boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.