Kent vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kent

Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

✓ 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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Kent Rank #1,636

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1636 for Kent.

Is Kent or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Kent at #1636 in the United States.

What do Kent and Derick mean?

Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kent and Derick boy or girl names?

Kent is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.