Dereck vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Dereck Rank #665

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Saul mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Dereck and Saul boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.