Perry vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ 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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Perry Rank #1,243

Derick Rank #1,436

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Perry or Derick more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Perry and Derick mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Perry and Derick boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.