Derrick vs Kareem

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 #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Kareem mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Derrick and Kareem boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.