Derrick vs Berg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Berg

Boy #21,697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mountain, hill"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Berg Rank #21,697

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #21697 for Berg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Berg more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Berg at #21697 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Berg mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Berg means "mountain, hill" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Berg boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Berg is primarily a boy name.

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