Derrick vs Jericho

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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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Jericho Rank #905

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #905 for Jericho.

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

Jericho ___

  • Jericho James
  • Jericho Lee
  • Jericho Thomas
  • Jericho Cole
  • Jericho Ace
  • Jericho Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Jericho

Elijah Zion Levi Micah Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Jericho more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Jericho at #905 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Jericho mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jericho means "city of the moon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Jericho boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Jericho is primarily a boy name.

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