Shaun vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Shaun Rank #1,568

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Derick mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Shaun and Derick boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.