Derrick vs Jones

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 #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Jones Rank #849

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Derrick or Jones more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jones mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Derrick and Jones boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.