Derrick vs Quincy

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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Quincy

Boy #688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"estate of the fifth son"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#688
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quinn, Quin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Quincy Rank #688

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 vs #820 for Derrick.

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

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Quincy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Quincy more popular?

Quincy is more popular, ranked #688 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Quincy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Derrick and Quincy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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