Drake vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Drake Rank #662

Derrick Rank #820

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Drake or Derrick more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Drake and Derrick mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Drake and Derrick boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.