Dereck vs Johan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dereck Rank #665

Johan Rank #537

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Johan more popular?

Johan is more popular, ranked #537 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Johan mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Johan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dereck and Johan boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Johan is primarily a boy name.