Kylen vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylen

Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Kylen Rank #922

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Kylen or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Kylen and Derrick mean?

Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Kylen and Derrick boy or girl names?

Kylen is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.