Jesiah vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesiah

Boy #806 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Jesiah Rank #806

Derrick Rank #820

Jesiah is more popular, ranked #806 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Jesiah or Derrick more popular?

Jesiah is more popular, ranked #806 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Jesiah and Derrick mean?

Jesiah means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jesiah and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jesiah is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.