Derrick vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Derrick Rank #820

Keith Rank #758

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Keith more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Keith mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Derrick and Keith boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.