Derrick vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jamison mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Derrick and Jamison boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.