Derrick vs Harley

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 #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Harley Rank #1,020

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1020 for Harley.

Is Derrick or Harley more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Harley mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Harley boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.