Graham vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Graham Rank #129

Derek Rank #258

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Graham or Derek more popular?

Graham is more popular, ranked #129 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Graham and Derek mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Graham and Derek boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.