Grant vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish 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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Grant Rank #241

Derek Rank #258

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Grant or Derek more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Grant and Derek mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Grant and Derek boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.