Derrick vs Emmitt

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 #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Derrick Rank #820

Emmitt Rank #681

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Emmitt more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Emmitt mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Emmitt boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Emmitt is primarily a boy name.