Derrick vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Rey Rank #823

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Derrick or Rey more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Rey mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Derrick and Rey boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.