Derick vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Derick Rank #1,436

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Benton mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Derick and Benton boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.