Brady vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brady

Boy #309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Brady Rank #309

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #309 for Brady.

Is Brady or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Brady at #309 in the United States.

What do Brady and Derek mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Brady and Derek boy or girl names?

Brady is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.