Donald vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Donald Rank #673

Derrick Rank #820

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Donald or Derrick more popular?

Donald is more popular, ranked #673 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Donald and Derrick mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Donald and Derrick boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.