Bear vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Bear Rank #829

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Derrick mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Derrick boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.