Derick vs Jeffery

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 #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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Derick Rank #1,436

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Jeffery mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Derick and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.