Dereck vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Dereck Rank #665

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Seth mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Dereck and Seth boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.