Derrick vs Dustin

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 #686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Thor's stone"

Origin: Old Norse Þórsteinn

English American Scandinavian

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Derrick Rank #820

Dustin Rank #686

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Dustin more popular?

Dustin is more popular, ranked #686 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Dustin mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Dustin means "Thor's stone" (Old Norse Þórsteinn origin).

Are Derrick and Dustin boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Dustin is primarily a boy name.