Dereck vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Dereck Rank #665

Duke Rank #710

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Dereck or Duke more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Duke mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Dereck and Duke boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.