Derick vs Kenny

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 #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Kenny mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Derick and Kenny boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.