Dereck vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Dereck Rank #665

Madden Rank #690

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Dereck or Madden more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Madden mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dereck and Madden boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.