Dereck vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Dereck Rank #665

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Collin mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dereck and Collin boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.