Derick vs Megumi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Derick Rank #1,436
Megumi Rank #34,645

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 vs #34645 for Megumi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derick ___

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

Megumi ___

  • Megumi Yuki
  • Megumi Hana
  • Megumi Saki
  • Megumi Aoi
  • Megumi Rin

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Megumi

Yuki Haruki Sakura Aiko Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derick or Megumi more popular?

Derick is more popular, ranked #1436 compared to Megumi at #34645 in the United States.

What do Derick and Megumi mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Megumi means "Love; kindness; benevolence" (Japanese origin).

Are Derick and Megumi boy or girl names?

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

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