Derek vs Arnab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Derek Rank #258

Arnab Rank #26,572

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Is Derek or Arnab more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Derek and Arnab mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Derek and Arnab boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.