Derek vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Derek Rank #258

Blake Rank #265

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Derek or Blake more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Derek and Blake mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Derek and Blake boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.