Rey vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American 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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Rey Rank #823

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Derrick mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Rey and Derrick boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.