Derrick vs Cayson

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 #764 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer (via Jason)"

Origin: Greek

American

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Derrick Rank #820

Cayson Rank #764

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Cayson more popular?

Cayson is more popular, ranked #764 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cayson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cayson means "healer (via Jason)" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Cayson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cayson is primarily a boy name.