Payton vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payton

Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

✓ 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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Payton Rank #1,515

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Payton or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Payton and Derick mean?

Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Payton and Derick boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.