Ace vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Ace Rank #165

Derek Rank #258

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Ace or Derek more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Ace and Derek mean?

Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Ace and Derek boy or girl names?

Ace is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.