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Sully vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sully

Boy #3,579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the dark-eyed one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,579
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,402
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sully Rank #3,579
Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3579 for Sully.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sully or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Sully at #3579 in the United States.

What do Sully and Derik mean?

Sully means "descendant of the dark-eyed one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Sully and Derik boy or girl names?

Sully is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.

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