Derrick vs Kylen

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 #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Kylen Rank #922

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Derrick or Kylen more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Kylen mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Kylen boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.