What origin is the name Derrick?

Derrick comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Derrick a popular name?

Derrick is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Derrick?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Derrick — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Derrick

Q: Is Derrick a rare name?

Yes. Derrick does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Derrick

Derrick

Boy

english

2 syllables

Derrick is an english boy's name meaning "Of English and Germanic origin, this name means a famous ruler or the people's ruler. it has been a common name for leaders throughout history.".

Derrick is a boy name of english origin meaning "Of English and Germanic origin, this name means a famous ruler or the people's ruler. it has been a common name for leaders throughout history.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Of English and Germanic origin, this name means a famous ruler or the people's ruler. it has been a common name for leaders throughout history.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Derrick

Very rare in US records

What does Derrick mean?

Derrick is a boy name of english origin meaning "Of English and Germanic origin, this name means a famous ruler or the people's ruler. it has been a common name for leaders throughout history.".

Is Derrick a rare name?

Yes. Derrick does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Derrick

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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