Derrick wins 4 of 5 dimensions
Derek: avg 56Derrick: avg 64
Dimension-by-Dimension
Derek: 57SuccessDerrick: 67
Derek: 30MoralityDerrick: 50
Derek: 85HealthDerrick: 74
Derek: 44WarmthDerrick: 55
Derek: 66CheerfulnessDerrick: 72
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Derek: 81MasculinityDerrick: 78
Derek: 81FemininityDerrick: 78
Summary
Derek scores higher on Health and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 56. Derrick scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 64.
Derek's Full Profile
Personality breakdown, famous Dereks, similar names
Derrick's Full Profile
Personality breakdown, famous Derricks, similar names
Explore by Dimension
Related Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Derek or Derrick a better name?▾
Derrick has a higher average perception score. Derek averages 56 and Derrick averages 64 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Derek and Derrick?▾
Derek scores higher in Health and Masculinity and Femininity, while Derrick scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth and Cheerfulness.
Which name sounds more successful, Derek or Derrick?▾
Derrick scores 67 in Success compared to Derek's 57, making Derrick sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.