Derrick vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian Australian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Dane Rank #882

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Derrick or Dane more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dane mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Dane boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.