Jeremy vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeremy

Boy #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Jeremy Rank #266

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Jeremy or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Jeremy and Derek mean?

Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Jeremy and Derek boy or girl names?

Jeremy is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.