Emory vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

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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Emory Rank #886

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Derrick mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Emory and Derrick boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.