Derrick vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

English American Scandinavian German

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Bear Rank #829

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Derrick or Bear more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Bear mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Derrick and Bear boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.