Jamison vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Jamison Rank #760

Derrick Rank #820

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Jamison or Derrick more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Jamison and Derrick mean?

Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jamison and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jamison is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.