Derrick vs Mccoy

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 #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish Scottish

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Derrick Rank #820

Mccoy Rank #911

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #911 for Mccoy.

Is Derrick or Mccoy more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Mccoy at #911 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Mccoy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.