Derrick vs Skyler

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 #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Skyler Rank #761

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Skyler mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Skyler means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Derrick and Skyler boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Skyler is primarily a boy name.