Teddy vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Teddy

Boy #898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

American English British

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Derrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Teddy Rank #898

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #898 for Teddy.

Is Teddy or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Teddy at #898 in the United States.

What do Teddy and Derrick mean?

Teddy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Teddy and Derrick boy or girl names?

Teddy is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.