Derik vs Jakoby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,567 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"holder of the heel, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Derik Rank #3,402

Jakoby Rank #3,567

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3567 for Jakoby.

Is Derik or Jakoby more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Jakoby at #3567 in the United States.

What do Derik and Jakoby mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Jakoby means "holder of the heel, supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Derik and Jakoby boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Jakoby is primarily a boy name.