Derrick vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Rex Rank #793

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Rex more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Rex mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Derrick and Rex boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.