Derrick vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Layton mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Layton boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.