Derick vs Darrell

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 #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

English American African American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Darrell Rank #1,470

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Derick or Darrell more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Derick and Darrell mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Derick and Darrell boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.