Derek vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Derek Rank #258

Clark Rank #438

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Derek or Clark more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Derek and Clark mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Derek and Clark boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.