Derrick vs Stefan

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 #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

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Derrick Rank #820

Stefan Rank #1,002

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Is Derrick or Stefan more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Stefan mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Stefan boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.