Derik vs Darrius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,373 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

African-American American Persian

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Derik Rank #3,402

Darrius Rank #3,373

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Darrius more popular?

Darrius is more popular, ranked #3373 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Darrius mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Derik and Darrius boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Darrius is primarily a boy name.