Dereck vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Dereck Rank #665

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Phillip mean?

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

Are Dereck and Phillip boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.