Derrick vs Brayan

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 #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

Latin American Hispanic-American English Irish

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Derrick Rank #820

Brayan Rank #718

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Brayan more popular?

Brayan is more popular, ranked #718 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Brayan mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Derrick and Brayan boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.