Flynn vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Flynn Rank #738

Derrick Rank #820

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Flynn or Derrick more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Derrick mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Flynn and Derrick boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.