Van vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Van Rank #909

Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #909 for Van.

Is Van or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Van and Derrick mean?

Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Van and Derrick boy or girl names?

Van is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.