Curtis vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Curtis Rank #929

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Derrick mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Curtis and Derrick boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.