Zeke vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme_pattern, :severity=>:low, :message=>"'Derrick' ending sounds like 'sick/thick/dick'"}

Zeke Rank #732

Derrick Rank #820

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Zeke or Derrick more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Derrick mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Zeke and Derrick boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.