Conner vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Conner Rank #785

Derrick Rank #820

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Conner or Derrick more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Conner and Derrick mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Conner and Derrick boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.