Derek vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Derek Rank #258

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Evan mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Derek and Evan boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.