Dereck vs Gregory

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 #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Dereck Rank #665

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Gregory mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Dereck and Gregory boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.