Dereck vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Dereck Rank #665

Allan Rank #854

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Dereck or Allan more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Allan mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Dereck and Allan boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.