Derrick vs Elisha

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 #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Derrick Rank #820

Elisha Rank #851

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Derrick or Elisha more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Elisha mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Elisha boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.