Chosen vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chosen

Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

American African American Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Chosen Rank #620

Derrick Rank #820

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Chosen or Derrick more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Chosen and Derrick mean?

Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Chosen and Derrick boy or girl names?

Chosen is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.