Salem vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Salem Rank #635

Derrick Rank #820

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Salem or Derrick more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Salem and Derrick mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Salem and Derrick boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.