Derrick vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Derrick Rank #820

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Davis mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Derrick and Davis boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.