Derrick vs Cain

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 #979 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"acquired, possessed"

Origin: Hebrew

English Welsh American

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Derrick Rank #820

Cain Rank #979

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #979 for Cain.

Is Derrick or Cain more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Cain at #979 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cain mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cain means "acquired, possessed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Cain boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cain is primarily a boy name.