Derik vs Layden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Derik Rank #3,402

Layden Rank #3,272

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Layden more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Layden mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Layden boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.