Derek vs Jayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #169 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"healer"

Origin: Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Jayce Rank #169

Jayce is more popular, ranked #169 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Jayce more popular?

Jayce is more popular, ranked #169 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Jayce mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jayce means "healer" (Greek origin).

Are Derek and Jayce boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Jayce is primarily a boy name.