Derrick vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Duke mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Duke boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.