Eddie vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

English American Irish British

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Eddie Rank #943

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #943 for Eddie.

Is Eddie or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Derrick mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Eddie and Derrick boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.