Darrell vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

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Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Darrell or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Derick mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrell and Derick boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.