Devon vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Devon Rank #960

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Derrick mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Devon and Derrick boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.