Derrick vs Cedric

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 #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

English French Welsh

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Derrick Rank #820

Cedric Rank #945

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #945 for Cedric.

Is Derrick or Cedric more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Cedric at #945 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Cedric mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Derrick and Cedric boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.