Dereck vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Dereck Rank #665

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Gunner mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Dereck and Gunner boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.