Derrick vs Maurice

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 #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Maurice Rank #932

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Derrick or Maurice more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Maurice mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Maurice boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.