Derrick vs Roland

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 #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

English French German Italian

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Derrick Rank #820

Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Roland mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Derrick and Roland boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.