Darrick vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

American English Germanic

8 High Risk

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Darrick Rank #5,707

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5707 for Darrick.

Is Darrick or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Darrick at #5707 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Yates mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Darrick and Yates boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.