Derick vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Alder mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Derick and Alder boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.