Derrick vs Arden

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 #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Arden Rank #946

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Derrick or Arden more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Arden mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Arden boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.