Derek vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Derek Rank #258

Sawyer Rank #132

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Sawyer more popular?

Sawyer is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Sawyer mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Derek and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.