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Derrick vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Liham Rank #6,616

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Liham more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Liham mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Derrick and Liham boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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