Arden vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English 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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Arden Rank #946

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Arden or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Derrick mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Arden and Derrick boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.