Avi vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Avi Rank #846

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Avi or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Derrick mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Avi and Derrick boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.