Jason vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Jason Rank #148

Derek Rank #258

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Jason or Derek more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Jason and Derek mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jason and Derek boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.