Bryce vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Bryce Rank #297

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #297 for Bryce.

Is Bryce or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Derek mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Bryce and Derek boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.