Leroy vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Leroy Rank #864

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Derrick mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Leroy and Derrick boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.