Dereck vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Dereck Rank #665

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Samson mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dereck and Samson boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.