Ambrose vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Derry, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Ambrose Rank #744
Derrick Rank #820

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #820 for Derrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ambrose ___

  • Ambrose James
  • Ambrose John
  • Ambrose Henry
  • Ambrose Gray
  • Ambrose Felix
  • Ambrose Leander

Derrick ___

  • Derrick James
  • Derrick Michael
  • Derrick Lee
  • Derrick Wayne
  • Derrick Allen
  • Derrick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Derrick

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambrose or Derrick more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Ambrose and Derrick mean?

Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ambrose and Derrick boy or girl names?

Ambrose is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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