Derick vs Maddux

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 #1,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the fortunate one"

Origin: Welsh (Madog)

Welsh American Sports culture

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Maddux Rank #1,395

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Maddux more popular?

Maddux is more popular, ranked #1395 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Maddux mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Maddux means "son of the fortunate one" (Welsh (Madog) origin).

Are Derick and Maddux boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Maddux is primarily a boy name.