Derrick vs Dangelo

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 #962 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the angel, son of Angelo"

Origin: Italian

Italian American African-American

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Derrick Rank #820

Dangelo Rank #962

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #962 for Dangelo.

Is Derrick or Dangelo more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Dangelo at #962 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dangelo mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dangelo means "of the angel, son of Angelo" (Italian origin).

Are Derrick and Dangelo boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dangelo is primarily a boy name.