Dereck vs Corey

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 #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Dereck Rank #665

Corey Rank #679

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Dereck or Corey more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Corey mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dereck and Corey boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.