Adrian vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Adrian Rank #72

Derek Rank #258

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Adrian or Derek more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Derek mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Adrian and Derek boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.