Dereck vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Dereck Rank #665

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Peyton mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dereck and Peyton boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.