Davis vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Davis Rank #646

Derrick Rank #820

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Davis or Derrick more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Davis and Derrick mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Derrick boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.