Darrin vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,402
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deri, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Derik ___

  • Derik James
  • Derik Lee
  • Derik Michael
  • Derik Allan
  • Derik Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose Derik

Brandon Tyler Brittany Megan Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Derik mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Darrin and Derik boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.

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