Darrick vs Shamara

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
Shamara Rank #62,093

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #62093 for Shamara.

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

Shamara ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

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If you choose Shamara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Shamara more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Shamara at #62093 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Shamara mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin).

Are Darrick and Shamara boy or girl names?

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

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