Derrick vs Coleson

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 #917 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Coleson Rank #917

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #917 for Coleson.

Is Derrick or Coleson more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Coleson at #917 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Coleson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Coleson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Derrick and Coleson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Coleson is primarily a boy name.