Derek vs Prince

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Derek Rank #258

Prince Rank #404

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Derek or Prince more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Derek and Prince mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Derek and Prince boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.