Derick vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Derick Rank #1,436

Milton Rank #1,429

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Milton more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Milton mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Derick and Milton boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.