Glenn vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Glenn Rank #1,366

Derick Rank #1,436

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Glenn or Derick more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Derick mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Glenn and Derick boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.