Derrick vs Bellamy

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 #691 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful friend, fair friend"

Origin: Old French

French English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Bellamy Rank #691

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Bellamy more popular?

Bellamy is more popular, ranked #691 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Bellamy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Bellamy means "beautiful friend, fair friend" (Old French origin).

Are Derrick and Bellamy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Bellamy is primarily a boy name.