Judd vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Jewish

✓ 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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Judd Rank #1,411

Derick Rank #1,436

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Judd or Derick more popular?

Judd is more popular, ranked #1411 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Judd and Derick mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Judd and Derick boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.