Derick vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Shaun Rank #1,568

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Derick or Shaun more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Derick and Shaun mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Derick and Shaun boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.