Derek vs Elliott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Derek Rank #258

Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Elliott mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Derek and Elliott boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.