Colten vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colten

Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English Canadian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Colten Rank #899

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Colten or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Colten and Derrick mean?

Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Colten and Derrick boy or girl names?

Colten is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.