Derick vs Cecil

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 #1,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blind"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh Roman

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Cecil Rank #1,487

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1487 for Cecil.

Is Derick or Cecil more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Cecil at #1487 in the United States.

What do Derick and Cecil mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin).

Are Derick and Cecil boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Cecil is primarily a boy name.