George vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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George Rank #123

Derek Rank #258

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #258 for Derek.

Is George or Derek more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do George and Derek mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are George and Derek boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.