Angelo vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Angelo Rank #286

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #286 for Angelo.

Is Angelo or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Derek mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Angelo and Derek boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.