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Derik vs Haddon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,402
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Haddon

Boy #3,291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heather hill, heath valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,291
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Derik Rank #3,402
Haddon Rank #3,291

Haddon is more popular, ranked #3291 vs #3402 for Derik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derik or Haddon more popular?

Haddon is more popular, ranked #3291 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Haddon mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Haddon means "heather hill, heath valley" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Haddon boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Haddon is primarily a boy name.

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