Harris vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: 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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Harris Rank #1,322

Derick Rank #1,436

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Harris or Derick more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Harris and Derick mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Harris and Derick boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.