Derick vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Derick Rank #1,436

Skylar Rank #1,553

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1553 for Skylar.

Is Derick or Skylar more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Skylar at #1553 in the United States.

What do Derick and Skylar mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Derick and Skylar boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.