Byron vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Byron Rank #884

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Derrick mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Byron and Derrick boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.