Dereck vs Harry

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 #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Dereck Rank #665

Harry Rank #780

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Dereck or Harry more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Harry mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Dereck and Harry boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.