Darius vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African 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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Darius Rank #746

Derrick Rank #820

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Darius or Derrick more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Darius and Derrick mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Darius and Derrick boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.