Derrick vs Taylor

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 #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Taylor Rank #667

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Taylor mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Derrick and Taylor boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.