Derik vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Derik Rank #3,402

Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Ken mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Derik and Ken boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.