Percy vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ 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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Percy Rank #1,256

Derick Rank #1,436

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Percy or Derick more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Percy and Derick mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Percy and Derick boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.