Derek vs Grady

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Derek Rank #258

Grady Rank #371

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #371 for Grady.

Is Derek or Grady more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Grady at #371 in the United States.

What do Derek and Grady mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Derek and Grady boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Grady is primarily a boy name.