Derick vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Anson mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Derick and Anson boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.