Derek vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Andrew mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Derek and Andrew boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.