Dereck vs Keanu

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 #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Dereck Rank #665

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Keanu mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dereck and Keanu boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.