Derrick vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Derrick Rank #820

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Chris mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Chris boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.