Anderson vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Anderson Rank #357

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Derek mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Anderson and Derek boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.