Dereck vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Dereck Rank #665

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Philip mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Dereck and Philip boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.