Derrick vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Peyton mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Derrick and Peyton boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.