Dereck vs Ray

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 #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Dereck Rank #665

Ray Rank #777

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Dereck or Ray more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Ray mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Dereck and Ray boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.