Dereck vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Dereck Rank #665

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Cassian mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Dereck and Cassian boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.