Mike vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Mike Rank #1,011

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Derrick mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Mike and Derrick boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.