Derek vs Tobias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derek Rank #258

Tobias Rank #280

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #280 for Tobias.

Is Derek or Tobias more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Tobias at #280 in the United States.

What do Derek and Tobias mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derek and Tobias boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.