Derek vs Lennox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic leamhanach

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Derek Rank #258

Lennox Rank #263

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #263 for Lennox.

Is Derek or Lennox more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Lennox at #263 in the United States.

What do Derek and Lennox mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Lennox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic leamhanach origin).

Are Derek and Lennox boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Lennox is primarily a boy name.