Derrick vs Issac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#820
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Derry, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ike, Zak, Izzy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Issac Rank #856

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #856 for Issac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Derrick ___

  • Derrick James
  • Derrick Michael
  • Derrick Lee
  • Derrick Wayne
  • Derrick Allen
  • Derrick Thomas

Issac ___

  • Issac James
  • Issac Thomas
  • Issac Lee
  • Issac Cole
  • Issac David
  • Issac Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Issac

Jacob Elijah Samuel Caleb Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Issac more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Issac at #856 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Issac mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Issac boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Issac is primarily a boy name.

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