Derrick vs Carmelo

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 #698 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"garden, vineyard"

Origin: Hebrew

Italian Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Carmelo Rank #698

Carmelo is more popular, ranked #698 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Carmelo more popular?

Carmelo is more popular, ranked #698 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Carmelo mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Carmelo means "garden, vineyard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Carmelo boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Carmelo is primarily a boy name.