Derrick vs Conor

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 #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Conor mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Derrick and Conor boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.