Derrick vs Rene

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 #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

French Spanish English Belgian

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Derrick Rank #820

Rene Rank #993

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #993 for Rene.

Is Derrick or Rene more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Rene mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Rene boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Rene is primarily a boy name.