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Keaton vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Keaton Rank #844
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #844 for Keaton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keaton or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Keaton at #844 in the United States.

What do Keaton and Derrick mean?

Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Keaton and Derrick boy or girl names?

Keaton is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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