Derick vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Derick Rank #1,436

Lester Rank #1,578

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Derick or Lester more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Derick and Lester mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Derick and Lester boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.