Dereck vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Dereck Rank #665

Taylor Rank #667

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #667 for Taylor.

Is Dereck or Taylor more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Taylor mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Dereck and Taylor boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.