Jefferson vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Jefferson Rank #711

Derrick Rank #820

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Jefferson or Derrick more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Derrick mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jefferson and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.