Cain vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cain

Boy #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Cain Rank #979

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Cain or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Cain and Derrick mean?

Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cain and Derrick boy or girl names?

Cain is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.