Derek vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Derek Rank #258

Frederick Rank #424

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Derek or Frederick more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Derek and Frederick mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Derek and Frederick boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.