Dereck vs Troy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Dereck Rank #665

Troy Rank #531

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Dereck or Troy more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Dereck and Troy mean?

Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Dereck and Troy boy or girl names?

Dereck is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.