Andrew vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Andrew Rank #68

Derek Rank #258

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Andrew or Derek more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Derek mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Andrew and Derek boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.