Derik vs Yandel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derik

Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Boy #3,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf"

Origin: Old English/Germanic (via Randall)

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Derik Rank #3,402

Yandel Rank #3,298

Yandel is more popular, ranked #3298 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Derik or Yandel more popular?

Yandel is more popular, ranked #3298 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Derik and Yandel mean?

Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin). Yandel means "shield wolf" (Old English/Germanic (via Randall) origin).

Are Derik and Yandel boy or girl names?

Derik is primarily a boy name. Yandel is primarily a boy name.