Corey vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American 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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Corey Rank #679

Derrick Rank #820

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Corey or Derrick more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Corey and Derrick mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Corey and Derrick boy or girl names?

Corey is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.