Terrence vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African 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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Terrence Rank #1,525

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Derick mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Terrence and Derick boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.