Derick vs Clarence

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 #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Clarence Rank #1,563

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Derick or Clarence more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Derick and Clarence mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Derick and Clarence boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.