Derrick vs Zev

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 #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Zev Rank #908

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Derrick or Zev more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Zev mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Zev boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Zev is primarily a boy name.