Ben vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Ben Rank #802

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Dereck mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Ben and Dereck boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.