Elliott vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Elliott Rank #163

Derek Rank #258

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Elliott or Derek more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Derek mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Elliott and Derek boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.