Heath vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Heath Rank #852

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Dereck mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Heath and Dereck boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.