Derick vs Anton

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 #1,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless, praiseworthy"

Origin: Latin (Antonius)

German Russian Scandinavian Czech Dutch Italian

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Anton Rank #1,480

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1480 for Anton.

Is Derick or Anton more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Anton at #1480 in the United States.

What do Derick and Anton mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Anton means "priceless, praiseworthy" (Latin (Antonius) origin).

Are Derick and Anton boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Anton is primarily a boy name.