Lamar vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Derick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Lamar Rank #1,517

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Derick mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lamar and Derick boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.