Dereck vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Dereck Rank #665

Cason Rank #859

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #859 for Cason.

Is Dereck or Cason more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Cason at #859 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Cason mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Dereck and Cason boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.