Derek vs Atticus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Atticus Rank #277

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Derek or Atticus more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Derek and Atticus mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Derek and Atticus boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.