Mathew vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Mathew Rank #941

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Derrick mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Derrick boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.