Harry vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Dereck mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Harry and Dereck boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.