Derick vs Dev

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 #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian Hindi British American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Dev mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Derick and Dev boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.