Johnson vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Derik mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Johnson and Derik boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.