Derrick vs Alfred

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 #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian German French

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Derrick Rank #820

Alfred Rank #839

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Derrick or Alfred more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Alfred mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Alfred boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.