Derrick vs Wilson

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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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Derrick Rank #820
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Derrick

Brenda Tamara Jerome Desiree Marcus

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Derrick or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Wilson mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Derrick and Wilson boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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