Harold vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Harold Rank #991

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Derrick mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Derrick boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.