Cameron vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cameron Rank #66

Derek Rank #258

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Cameron or Derek more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Derek mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cameron and Derek boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.