Derrick vs Beck

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 #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Beck Rank #1,005

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1005 for Beck.

Is Derrick or Beck more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Beck at #1005 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Beck mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Derrick and Beck boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.