Derrick vs Jon

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 #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

American Scandinavian Welsh English

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Derrick Rank #820

Jon Rank #893

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Derrick or Jon more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jon mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Jon boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.