Derik vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

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Derik Rank #3,402

Reeve Rank #3,416

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3416 for Reeve.

Is Derik or Reeve more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Reeve at #3416 in the United States.

What do Derik and Reeve mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Reeve boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.