Greyson vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greyson

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Greyson Rank #127

Derek Rank #258

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Greyson or Derek more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Greyson and Derek mean?

Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Greyson and Derek boy or girl names?

Greyson is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.