Bradley vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Bradley Rank #365

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #365 for Bradley.

Is Bradley or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Derek mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Bradley and Derek boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.