Bear vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Bear Rank #829
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #829 for Bear.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bear ___

  • Bear James
  • Bear William
  • Bear Alexander
  • Bear Cole
  • Bear Henry
  • Bear Finn

Derrick ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bear

Wolf Fox River Hawk Sage

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Derrick mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Bear and Derrick boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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