Derrick vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Heath Rank #852

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Derrick or Heath more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Heath mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Heath boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.