Dereck vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dereck Rank #665

Abner Rank #840

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Dereck or Abner more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Abner mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dereck and Abner boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.