Boy

Derrick

DARE-ik

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Germanic name from 'theodoric' meaning 'people's ruler.' A solid 1990s staple that strikes a balance between strength and approachability.”

Popularity Over Time

Derrick US popularity rank over timeRank 4454 in 1917 to rank 74 in 1980. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#74#2264#4454191719401960198020002024

Currently ranked #818 in the United States.

Origin

Germanic

Syllables

2

Nicknames

DerekDerryRick

Style

StrongModernClassic

Famous Bearers

  • Derek Jeter
  • Derrick Rose

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Strong Names → Two Syllables →

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People Also Ask

Germanic name from 'theodoric' meaning 'people's ruler.' A solid 1990s staple that strikes a balance between strength and approachability.

Derrick is currently ranked #818 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Derrick include Derek, Derry, Rick.

Names that pair beautifully with Derrick include Marcus, Xavier.