Dereck vs Cassius

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 #568 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"hollow, empty"

Origin: Latin

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Dereck Rank #665

Cassius Rank #568

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Cassius more popular?

Cassius is more popular, ranked #568 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Cassius mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Cassius means "hollow, empty" (Latin origin).

Are Dereck and Cassius boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Cassius is primarily a boy name.