Wilson vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Wilson Rank #645

Derrick Rank #820

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Wilson or Derrick more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Derrick mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Wilson and Derrick boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.