Derrick vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Trace mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Derrick and Trace boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.