Derrick vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Derrick Rank #820

Alec Rank #880

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Derrick or Alec more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Alec mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Alec boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.