Camden vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Camden

Boy #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"winding valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Camden Rank #193

Derek Rank #258

Camden is more popular, ranked #193 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Camden or Derek more popular?

Camden is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Camden and Derek mean?

Camden means "winding valley" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Camden and Derek boy or girl names?

Camden is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.