Derrick vs Conner

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 #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Conner mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Derrick and Conner boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.