Milton vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Milton Rank #1,429

Derick Rank #1,436

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Milton or Derick more popular?

Milton is more popular, ranked #1429 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Milton and Derick mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Milton and Derick boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.