Derik vs Kaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

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Derik Rank #3,402

Kaz Rank #3,307

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Kaz more popular?

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Kaz mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Derik and Kaz boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.