Derrick vs Dillon

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 #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Dillon Rank #870

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Derrick or Dillon more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dillon mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Derrick and Dillon boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.