Keith vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Keith Rank #758

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Keith or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Keith and Dereck mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Keith and Dereck boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.