Derrick vs Shawn

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 #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

American Irish English

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Derrick Rank #820

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Shawn mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Derrick and Shawn boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.