Nelson vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Nelson Rank #778

Derrick Rank #820

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Nelson or Derrick more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Derrick mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Nelson and Derrick boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.