Derrick vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Abner Rank #840

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Derrick or Abner more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Abner mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Abner boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.