Dereck vs Kolson

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 #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Dereck Rank #665

Kolson Rank #801

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #801 for Kolson.

Is Dereck or Kolson more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Kolson at #801 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Kolson mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Dereck and Kolson boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.