Dereck vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Dereck Rank #665

Rey Rank #823

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Dereck or Rey more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Rey mean?

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

Are Dereck and Rey boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.