Derrick vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Derrick Rank #820

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Forest mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Derrick and Forest boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.