Darrick vs Killiam

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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Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kill, Liam, Killy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Killiam Rank #5,792

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5792 for Killiam.

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

Killiam ___

  • Killiam James
  • Killiam Patrick
  • Killiam Michael
  • Killiam Sean
  • Killiam Finn
  • Killiam Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Killiam

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Killiam more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Killiam mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin).

Are Darrick and Killiam boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Killiam is primarily a boy name.

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