Derrick vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Derrick Rank #820

Harold Rank #991

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Derrick or Harold more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Harold mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Harold boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.