Derek vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Derek Rank #258

Orion Rank #326

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Derek or Orion more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Derek and Orion mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Derek and Orion boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.