Derrick vs Ricky

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 #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

English Spanish Italian American

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Derrick Rank #820

Ricky Rank #830

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Derrick or Ricky more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Ricky mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Derrick and Ricky boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.