Derrick vs Brendan

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 #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Derrick Rank #820

Brendan Rank #1,013

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Derrick or Brendan more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Brendan mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Derrick and Brendan boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.