Derick vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Percy mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Derick and Percy boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.