Derick vs Ansel

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 #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Ansel mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Derick and Ansel boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.