Lee vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Lee Rank #715

Derrick Rank #820

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Lee or Derrick more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Lee and Derrick mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lee and Derrick boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.