Dereck vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Dereck Rank #665

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Sam mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dereck and Sam boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.