Jon vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

American Scandinavian Welsh 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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Jon Rank #893

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Jon or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Jon and Derrick mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jon and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.