Derrick vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Van Rank #909

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #909 for Van.

Is Derrick or Van more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Van mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Derrick and Van boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.