Ty vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

American English Australian

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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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Ty Rank #858

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #858 for Ty.

Is Ty or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Ty at #858 in the United States.

What do Ty and Derrick mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ty and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.