Derick vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Derick Rank #1,436

Terrence Rank #1,525

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Derick or Terrence more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Derick and Terrence mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Derick and Terrence boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.