Derrick vs Zavier

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 #970 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new house"

Origin: Basque Etxeberria

American Spanish Basque

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Zavier Rank #970

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #970 for Zavier.

Is Derrick or Zavier more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Zavier at #970 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Zavier mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Zavier means "new house" (Basque Etxeberria origin).

Are Derrick and Zavier boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Zavier is primarily a boy name.