Derrick vs Barron

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 #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Barron Rank #1,016

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1016 for Barron.

Is Derrick or Barron more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Barron mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Barron boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.