Darrick vs Kerah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Kerah Rank #61,858

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #61858 for Kerah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Kerah ___

  • Kerah Lynn
  • Kerah Rose
  • Kerah Ann
  • Kerah Mae
  • Kerah Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Kerah

Lara Zara Mira Declan Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Kerah more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Kerah at #61858 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Kerah mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Kerah means "sun, lord" (Persian via Greek origin).

Are Darrick and Kerah boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Kerah is primarily a girl name.

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