Derrick vs Ambrose

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 #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

English Latin French Italian

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Derrick Rank #820

Ambrose Rank #744

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Ambrose more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Ambrose mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Ambrose boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Ambrose is primarily a boy name.