Hakeem vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

✓ 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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Hakeem Rank #1,262

Derick Rank #1,436

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Hakeem or Derick more popular?

Hakeem is more popular, ranked #1262 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Derick mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hakeem and Derick boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.