Derrick vs Trey

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 #790 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, the third"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Derrick Rank #820

Trey Rank #790

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Trey more popular?

Trey is more popular, ranked #790 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Trey mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Trey means "three, the third" (Old French origin).

Are Derrick and Trey boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Trey is primarily a boy name.