Derik vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

American English Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Derik Rank #3,402

Burke Rank #3,235

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Burke more popular?

Burke is more popular, ranked #3235 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Burke mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Derik and Burke boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.