Jones vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English 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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Jones Rank #849

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Derrick mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jones and Derrick boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.