Derek vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Lawson Rank #416

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Derek or Lawson more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Derek and Lawson mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Lawson boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.