Keith vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Keith Rank #758

Derrick Rank #820

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Keith or Derrick more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Keith and Derrick mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Keith and Derrick boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.