Zackary vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zackary

Boy #1,417 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew Zechariah

English American Christian Jewish

✓ 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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Zackary Rank #1,417

Derick Rank #1,436

Zackary is more popular, ranked #1417 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Zackary or Derick more popular?

Zackary is more popular, ranked #1417 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Zackary and Derick mean?

Zackary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew Zechariah origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Zackary and Derick boy or girl names?

Zackary is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.