Dereck vs Jamison

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 #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

American Scottish English Irish

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Dereck Rank #665

Jamison Rank #760

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #760 for Jamison.

Is Dereck or Jamison more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Jamison at #760 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Jamison mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Dereck and Jamison boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.