Derick vs Ulysses

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 #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Derick Rank #1,436

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Ulysses mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Derick and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.