Derrick vs Shevawn

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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Shevawn

Girl #23,073 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,073
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shev, Von, Vonnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Shevawn Rank #23,073

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #23073 for Shevawn.

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

Shevawn ___

  • Shevawn Rose
  • Shevawn Marie
  • Shevawn Grace
  • Shevawn Elizabeth
  • Shevawn Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Shevawn

Niamh Aoife Ciara Declan Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Shevawn more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Shevawn at #23073 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Shevawn mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Shevawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derrick and Shevawn boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Shevawn is primarily a girl name.

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