Derek vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish French English Portuguese

✓ All Clear

Derek Rank #258

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Derek or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Derek and Xavier mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Derek and Xavier boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.