Derrick vs Casper

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 #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Dutch Scandinavian German English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Casper Rank #881

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #881 for Casper.

Is Derrick or Casper more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Casper mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin).

Are Derrick and Casper boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Casper is primarily a boy name.