Derick vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Derick Rank #1,436

Rush Rank #1,496

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Derick or Rush more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Derick and Rush mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Derick and Rush boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.