Neo vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neo

Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Neo Rank #972

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Neo or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Neo and Derrick mean?

Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Neo and Derrick boy or girl names?

Neo is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.