Gates vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Gates Rank #3,229

Derik Rank #3,402

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Gates or Derik more popular?

Gates is more popular, ranked #3229 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Gates and Derik mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Gates and Derik boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.