Derrick vs Jesiah

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 #806 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Jesiah Rank #806

Jesiah is more popular, ranked #806 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Jesiah more popular?

Jesiah is more popular, ranked #806 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jesiah mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jesiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Jesiah boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jesiah is primarily a boy name.