Dereck vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Dereck Rank #665

Mac Rank #696

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Dereck or Mac more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Mac mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dereck and Mac boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.