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Issac vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Issac Rank #856
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #856 for Issac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Issac or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Issac at #856 in the United States.

What do Issac and Derrick mean?

Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Issac and Derrick boy or girl names?

Issac is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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