Derek vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derek Rank #258

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Simon mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derek and Simon boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.