Derek vs Kash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #293 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hollow (place)"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Kash Rank #293

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #293 for Kash.

Is Derek or Kash more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Kash at #293 in the United States.

What do Derek and Kash mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kash means "hollow (place)" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Kash boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Kash is primarily a boy name.