Cam vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Cam Rank #1,426

Derick Rank #1,436

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Cam or Derick more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Cam and Derick mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cam and Derick boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.