Harrison vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Harrison Rank #121

Derek Rank #258

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Harrison or Derek more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Derek mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Harrison and Derek boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.