Derrick vs Cason

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 #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Cason Rank #859

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Derrick or Cason more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cason mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Derrick and Cason boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.