Darius vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darius

Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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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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Darius Rank #746

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Darius or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Darius and Dereck mean?

Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Darius and Dereck boy or girl names?

Darius is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.