Derrick vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Nelson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Derrick and Nelson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.