Derik vs Erickson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

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Derik Rank #3,402

Erickson Rank #3,351

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Erickson more popular?

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Erickson mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Derik and Erickson boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.