Derrick vs Julien

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 #702 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin

French English European

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Derrick Rank #820

Julien Rank #702

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Julien more popular?

Julien is more popular, ranked #702 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Julien mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Julien means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Julien boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Julien is primarily a boy name.