Derek vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"southern settlement, south farm"

Origin: Old English (suð + tun)

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Derek Rank #258

Sutton Rank #442

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #442 for Sutton.

Is Derek or Sutton more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Sutton at #442 in the United States.

What do Derek and Sutton mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Derek and Sutton boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.