Derrick vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Derrick Rank #820

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Derrick or Ferrin more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Ferrin mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.