Derrick vs Susian

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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Susian

Girl #23,224 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Lily; rose; from Hebrew Shoshana"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,224
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Susie, Sue, Susi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Susian Rank #23,224

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 vs #23224 for Susian.

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

Susian ___

  • Susian Marie
  • Susian Grace
  • Susian Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Susian

Susanna Lillian Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Susian more popular?

Derrick is more popular, ranked #820 compared to Susian at #23224 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Susian mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Susian means "Lily; rose; from Hebrew Shoshana" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derrick and Susian boy or girl names?

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

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