Derrick vs Teddy

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 #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

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Derrick Rank #820

Teddy Rank #898

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Derrick or Teddy more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Teddy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Derrick and Teddy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Teddy is primarily a boy name.