Derek vs Jeremy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derek Rank #258

Jeremy Rank #266

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Derek or Jeremy more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Derek and Jeremy mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derek and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.