Derrick vs Dakari

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 #795 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Shona (Zimbabwean)

African African American American

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Derrick Rank #820

Dakari Rank #795

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Dakari more popular?

Dakari is more popular, ranked #795 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dakari mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dakari means "joy, happiness" (Shona (Zimbabwean) origin).

Are Derrick and Dakari boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dakari is primarily a boy name.