Chris vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Chris Rank #651

Derrick Rank #820

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Chris or Derrick more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Chris and Derrick mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Derrick boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.