Derrick vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Derrick Rank #820

Emory Rank #886

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Derrick or Emory more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Emory mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Emory boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.