Derek vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

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Derek Rank #258

Crew Rank #250

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Crew more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Crew mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Derek and Crew boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.