Ben vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Ben Rank #802

Derrick Rank #820

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Ben or Derrick more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Ben and Derrick mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ben and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.