Derrick vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Douglas Rank #855

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Derrick or Douglas more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Douglas mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Douglas boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.