Derrick vs Kolson

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 #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Kolson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Derrick and Kolson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.