Derek vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Derek Rank #258

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Colton mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Derek and Colton boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.