Derrick vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

English French German Irish

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Derrick Rank #820

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dennis mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Dennis boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.