Duke vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Duke Rank #710

Derrick Rank #820

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Duke or Derrick more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Duke and Derrick mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Duke and Derrick boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.