Derrick vs Judson

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 #957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Judd"

Origin: English

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Judson Rank #957

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #957 for Judson.

Is Derrick or Judson more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Judson at #957 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Judson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Judson means "son of Judd" (English origin).

Are Derrick and Judson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Judson is primarily a boy name.