Neil vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Neil Rank #866

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Derrick mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Derrick boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.