Derrick vs Reign

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 #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Derrick Rank #820

Reign Rank #624

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Reign mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Derrick and Reign boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.