Derek vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Derek Rank #258

Sean Rank #437

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Derek or Sean more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Derek and Sean mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Derek and Sean boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.