Hugh vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Hugh Rank #765

Derrick Rank #820

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Hugh or Derrick more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Derrick mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hugh and Derrick boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.