Derrick vs Edison

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 #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Edison Rank #828

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Derrick or Edison more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Edison mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Derrick and Edison boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.