Dillon vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dillon

Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Irish Welsh American English

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Dillon Rank #870

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Dillon or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Dillon and Derrick mean?

Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dillon and Derrick boy or girl names?

Dillon is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.