Beaux vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beaux

Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,009
Total SSA Count
222
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bea, Bey, Beie

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

Beaux Rank #1,009
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #1009 for Beaux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beaux ___

  • Beaux James
  • Beaux River
  • Beaux Grey
  • Beaux Wilder
  • Beaux Fox
  • Beaux Reid

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 Beaux

Beau Lux Ace Jett Wren

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaux or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Beaux at #1009 in the United States.

What do Beaux and Derrick mean?

Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Beaux and Derrick boy or girl names?

Beaux is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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