Phillip vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phillip

Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Phillip Rank #627

Derrick Rank #820

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Phillip or Derrick more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Phillip and Derrick mean?

Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Phillip and Derrick boy or girl names?

Phillip is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.