Derrick vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Derrick Rank #820

Langston Rank #912

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Derrick or Langston more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Langston mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Langston boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.