Derik vs Walton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

American English Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Derik Rank #3,402

Walton Rank #3,320

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Walton more popular?

Walton is more popular, ranked #3320 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Walton mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Walton boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.