Guy vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

✓ 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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Guy Rank #1,562

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Derick mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Guy and Derick boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.