Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Derrick Rank #820

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #820 for Derrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Derrick more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Derrick mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Charlotte and Derrick boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.

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