Demetres vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demetres

Girl #34,375 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother, devotee of Demeter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Georgian Ethiopian Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,375
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Deme, Meti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,436
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick, Deke

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Demetres Rank #34,375
Derick Rank #1,436

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #34375 for Demetres.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demetres ___

  • Demetres Maria
  • Demetres Eleni
  • Demetres Sofia
  • Demetres Anastasia
  • Demetres Irene

Derick ___

  • Derick James
  • Derick Allen
  • Derick Wayne
  • Derick Michael
  • Derick Lee
  • Derick Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demetres

Persephone Alexios Nikolaos Calliope

If you choose Derick

Amber Tiffany Brandon Brittany Chad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demetres or Derick more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Demetres at #34375 in the United States.

What do Demetres and Derick mean?

Demetres means "earth mother, devotee of Demeter" (Greek origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Demetres and Derick boy or girl names?

Demetres is primarily a girl name. Derick is primarily a boy name.

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