Derick vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Kent Rank #1,636

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Derick or Kent more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Derick and Kent mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Derick and Kent boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.