Emmitt vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmitt

Boy #681 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal, powerful"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Emmitt Rank #681

Derrick Rank #820

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Emmitt or Derrick more popular?

Emmitt is more popular, ranked #681 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Emmitt and Derrick mean?

Emmitt means "whole, universal, powerful" (Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Emmitt and Derrick boy or girl names?

Emmitt is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.