Derrick vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Derrick Rank #820

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Sam mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Sam boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.