Derrick vs Briar

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 #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Derrick Rank #820

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Briar mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Briar boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.