Derik vs Sully

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Derik Rank #3,402

Sully Rank #3,579

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3579 for Sully.

Is Derik or Sully more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Derik and Sully mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derik and Sully boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Sully is primarily a boy name.