Derrick vs Byron

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 #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Derrick Rank #820

Byron Rank #884

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Derrick or Byron more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Byron mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Byron boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.