Aiko vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#258
Total SSA Count
1,355
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #10,540
Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Derek mean?

Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Aiko and Derek boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.

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