Dereck vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Dereck Rank #665

Raylan Rank #717

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Dereck or Raylan more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Raylan mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Dereck and Raylan boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.