Casper vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Dutch Scandinavian German 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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Casper Rank #881

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Casper or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Derrick mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Casper and Derrick boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.