Harry vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Harry Rank #780

Derrick Rank #820

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Harry or Derrick more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Harry and Derrick mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Harry and Derrick boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.