Derek vs Grant

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Derek Rank #258

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Grant mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Derek and Grant boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.