Linden vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

English German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Linden Rank #1,551

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1551 for Linden.

Is Linden or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linden and Derick mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Linden and Derick boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.