Conner vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Conner Rank #785

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Dereck mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Conner and Dereck boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.