Derrick vs Darren

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 #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Darren Rank #955

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Derrick or Darren more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Darren mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Darren boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.