Becket vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Becket Rank #3,384

Derik Rank #3,402

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Becket or Derik more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Becket and Derik mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Becket and Derik boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.