Derek vs Onyx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black gemstone"

Origin: Greek (onyx)

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Derek Rank #258

Onyx Rank #359

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #359 for Onyx.

Is Derek or Onyx more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Onyx at #359 in the United States.

What do Derek and Onyx mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Onyx means "black gemstone" (Greek (onyx) origin).

Are Derek and Onyx boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Onyx is primarily a boy name.