Dereck vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Dereck Rank #665

Drew Rank #543

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Drew more popular?

Drew is more popular, ranked #543 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Drew mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Dereck and Drew boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.