Derrick vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jefferson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.