Derrick vs Quentin

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 #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Quentin mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Quentin boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.