Derek vs Kylo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"invented name, possibly evoking sky"

Origin: American fiction

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Derek Rank #258

Kylo Rank #374

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #374 for Kylo.

Is Derek or Kylo more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Kylo at #374 in the United States.

What do Derek and Kylo mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Kylo means "invented name, possibly evoking sky" (American fiction origin).

Are Derek and Kylo boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Kylo is primarily a boy name.