Derrick vs Legacy

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 #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Legacy Rank #956

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Derrick or Legacy more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Legacy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Legacy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.