Derrick vs Gage

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 #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

American English French

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Gage Rank #834

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Derrick or Gage more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Gage mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Derrick and Gage boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.