Derek vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Derek Rank #258

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Peter mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Derek and Peter boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.