Sam vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Derrick Rank #820

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Sam or Derrick more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Sam and Derrick mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Derrick boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.