Jeffery vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

✓ 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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Jeffery Rank #1,306

Derick Rank #1,436

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Jeffery or Derick more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Derick mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeffery and Derick boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.