Skyler vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skyler

Boy #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Skyler Rank #761

Derrick Rank #820

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Skyler or Derrick more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Skyler and Derrick mean?

Skyler means "scholar" (Dutch origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Skyler and Derrick boy or girl names?

Skyler is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.