Dereck vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Dereck Rank #665

Rex Rank #793

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Dereck or Rex more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Rex mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Dereck and Rex boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.