Derrick vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cal mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Cal boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.