Langston vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Langston

Boy #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-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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Langston Rank #912

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #912 for Langston.

Is Langston or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Langston at #912 in the United States.

What do Langston and Derrick mean?

Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Langston and Derrick boy or girl names?

Langston is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.