Derick vs Hendrick

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 #1,575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Old High German

Dutch German Scandinavian South African

8 High Risk

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Derick Rank #1,436

Hendrick Rank #1,575

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1575 for Hendrick.

Is Derick or Hendrick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Hendrick at #1575 in the United States.

What do Derick and Hendrick mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Hendrick means "ruler of the home" (Old High German origin).

Are Derick and Hendrick boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Hendrick is primarily a boy name.