Derrick vs Jedidiah

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 #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God's darling"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Jedidiah Rank #811

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Jedidiah more popular?

Jedidiah is more popular, ranked #811 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jedidiah mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.