Derrick vs Jayson

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 #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jayson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Jayson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.