Dereck vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Dereck Rank #665

Keith Rank #758

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Dereck or Keith more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Keith mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Dereck and Keith boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.