Erick vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Erick Rank #333

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Derek mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Erick and Derek boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.