Derik vs Sylis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,240 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest (via Silvanus root)"

Origin: Latin 'silva'

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Derik Rank #3,402

Sylis Rank #3,240

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Sylis more popular?

Sylis is more popular, ranked #3240 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Sylis mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Sylis means "of the forest (via Silvanus root)" (Latin 'silva' origin).

Are Derik and Sylis boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Sylis is primarily a boy name.