Gray vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gray

Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Gray Rank #1,342

Derick Rank #1,436

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Gray or Derick more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Gray and Derick mean?

Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Gray and Derick boy or girl names?

Gray is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.