Derrick vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

English French American

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Derrick Rank #820

Lance Rank #843

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Derrick or Lance more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Lance mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Lance boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.