Cason vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Cason Rank #859

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Cason or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Cason and Derrick mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cason and Derrick boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.