Derrick vs Drake

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 #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Drake mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Derrick and Drake boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.