Derick vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Rafe mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Derick and Rafe boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.