Derek vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derek Rank #258

Mathias Rank #338

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Derek or Mathias more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Derek and Mathias mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derek and Mathias boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.