Heath vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian 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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Heath Rank #852

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Derrick mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Heath and Derrick boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.