Hayden vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Hayden Rank #154

Derek Rank #258

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Hayden or Derek more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Derek mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayden and Derek boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.