Derrick vs Darian

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 #903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift, wealthy possessor"

Origin: Persian

American Persian African American British

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Darian Rank #903

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #903 for Darian.

Is Derrick or Darian more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Darian at #903 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Darian mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Darian means "gift, wealthy possessor" (Persian origin).

Are Derrick and Darian boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Darian is primarily a boy name.