Dereck vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Dereck Rank #665

Evander Rank #773

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #773 for Evander.

Is Dereck or Evander more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Evander mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Dereck and Evander boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.