Dereck vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Dereck Rank #665

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Jeffrey mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Dereck and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.