Derrick vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German American

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Derrick Rank #820

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Roger mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Derrick and Roger boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.