Elliot vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Elliot Rank #150

Derek Rank #258

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Elliot or Derek more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Derek mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Elliot and Derek boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.