Davey vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3525 for Davey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

Derik ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Derik

Brandon Tyler Brittany Megan Ashley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Derik mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Davey and Derik boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.

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