Grey vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Grey Rank #878

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Derrick mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Grey and Derrick boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.