Alec vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Alec Rank #880

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Dereck mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Alec and Dereck boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.