Felix vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Felix Rank #177

Derek Rank #258

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Felix or Derek more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Felix and Derek mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Felix and Derek boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.