Abiel vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abiel

Boy #1,502 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,502
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abi, Biel, Abel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Deke

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Abiel Rank #1,502
Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #1502 for Abiel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abiel ___

  • Abiel James
  • Abiel John
  • Abiel Elias
  • Abiel Samuel
  • Abiel Nathan
  • Abiel David

Derick ___

  • Derick James
  • Derick Allen
  • Derick Wayne
  • Derick Michael
  • Derick Lee
  • Derick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abiel

Eliel Zuriel Keziah Miriam Ezra

If you choose Derick

Amber Tiffany Brandon Brittany Chad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abiel or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Abiel at #1502 in the United States.

What do Abiel and Derick mean?

Abiel means "God is my father" (Hebrew origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Abiel and Derick boy or girl names?

Abiel is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.

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