Townes vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ 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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Townes Rank #1,554

Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Townes or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Derick mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Townes and Derick boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.