Jayce vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayce

Boy #169 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"healer"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Jayce Rank #169

Derek Rank #258

Jayce is more popular, ranked #169 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Jayce or Derek more popular?

Jayce is more popular, ranked #169 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Jayce and Derek mean?

Jayce means "healer" (Greek origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jayce and Derek boy or girl names?

Jayce is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.