Derrick vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Madden Rank #690

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Madden more popular?

Madden is more popular, ranked #690 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Madden mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Madden boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.