Dennis vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Dennis Rank #708

Derrick Rank #820

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Dennis or Derrick more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Derrick mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dennis and Derrick boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.