Derrick vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Derrick Rank #820

Grey Rank #878

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Derrick or Grey more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Grey mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Grey boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.