Derik vs Becket

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

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Derik Rank #3,402

Becket Rank #3,384

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Becket more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Becket mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Becket boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.