Johnny vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Johnny Rank #458

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Derek mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Johnny and Derek boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.