Derrick vs Khai

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 #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese American Arabic

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Khai Rank #949

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #949 for Khai.

Is Derrick or Khai more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Khai mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Derrick and Khai boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.