Derik vs Sampson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derik Rank #3,402

Sampson Rank #3,474

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3474 for Sampson.

Is Derik or Sampson more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Sampson at #3474 in the United States.

What do Derik and Sampson mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derik and Sampson boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.