Derek vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Tate Rank #210

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Tate more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Tate mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Tate boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.