Derik vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Derik Rank #3,402

Johnson Rank #3,553

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Derik or Johnson more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Derik and Johnson mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Derik and Johnson boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.