Ira vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Ira Rank #978

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Derrick mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ira and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.