Derrick vs Lee

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 #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Derrick Rank #820

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Lee mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Derrick and Lee boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.