Derek vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Derek Rank #258

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Jason mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Derek and Jason boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.