Dereck vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dereck Rank #665

Layton Rank #693

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Dereck or Layton more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Layton mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dereck and Layton boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.