Jayson vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Jayson Rank #623

Derrick Rank #820

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Jayson or Derrick more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Derrick mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jayson and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.