Kenny vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Derick Rank #1,436

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Kenny or Derick more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Derick mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kenny and Derick boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.