Cal vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English 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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Cal Rank #671

Derrick Rank #820

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Cal or Derrick more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Cal and Derrick mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cal and Derrick boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.