Derik vs Mathis

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

Derik Rank #3,402
Mathis Rank #3,538

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3538 for Mathis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derik ___

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

Mathis ___

  • Mathis Jean
  • Mathis Louis
  • Mathis Alexandre
  • Mathis Henri
  • Mathis Pierre
  • Mathis Luc

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derik

Brandon Tyler Brittany Megan Ashley

If you choose Mathis

Théo Maxime Hugo Camille Léa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derik or Mathis more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Mathis at #3538 in the United States.

What do Derik and Mathis mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Mathis means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derik and Mathis boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Mathis is primarily a boy name.

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