Reese vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Reese Rank #621

Derrick Rank #820

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Reese or Derrick more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Reese and Derrick mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Reese and Derrick boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.