Derik vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

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Derik Rank #3,402

Adolf Rank #26,599

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Derik or Adolf more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Derik and Adolf mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Derik and Adolf boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.