Derrick vs Darius

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 #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Derrick Rank #820

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Darius mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Derrick and Darius boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.