Irving vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

✓ 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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Irving Rank #1,618

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Derick mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Irving and Derick boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.