Gregory vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gregory

Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Gregory Rank #538

Dereck Rank #665

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Gregory or Dereck more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Gregory and Dereck mean?

Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Gregory and Dereck boy or girl names?

Gregory is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.