Darren vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Darren Rank #955

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Derrick mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Derrick boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.