Derick vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Derick Rank #1,436

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Kolby mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Derick and Kolby boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.