Casper vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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

Casper Rank #881
Derrick Rank #820

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper Felix

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 Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Derrick more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Derrick mean?

Casper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Casper and Derrick boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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