Derek vs Danielson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #42,761 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Daniel, God is my judge"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

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Derek Rank #258

Danielson Rank #42,761

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #42761 for Danielson.

Is Derek or Danielson more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Danielson at #42761 in the United States.

What do Derek and Danielson mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Danielson means "son of Daniel, God is my judge" (Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Derek and Danielson boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Danielson is primarily a boy name.