Derrick vs Ira

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 #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Derrick Rank #820

Ira Rank #978

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Derrick or Ira more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Ira mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Ira boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.