Barron vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Barron Rank #1,016

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1016 for Barron.

Is Barron or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Derrick mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Barron and Derrick boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.