Derik vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Derik Rank #3,402

Welles Rank #3,522

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Derik or Welles more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Derik and Welles mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Derik and Welles boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.