Derrick vs Neo

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 #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Neo Rank #972

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Derrick or Neo more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Neo mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Derrick and Neo boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.