Derrick vs Dax

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 #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dax mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Derrick and Dax boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.