Derrick vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Neil Rank #866

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Derrick or Neil more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Neil mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Derrick and Neil boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.