Adam vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Adam Rank #100

Derek Rank #258

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Adam or Derek more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Adam and Derek mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Adam and Derek boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.