Derek vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Rylan Rank #372

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Derek or Rylan more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Derek and Rylan mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Rylan boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.