Derek vs Bryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Derek Rank #258

Bryan Rank #306

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Derek or Bryan more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Derek and Bryan mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Derek and Bryan boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.