Derek vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Derek Rank #258

Colter Rank #218

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Colter more popular?

Colter is more popular, ranked #218 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Colter mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Derek and Colter boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.