Ken vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Ken Rank #3,299

Derik Rank #3,402

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Ken or Derik more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Ken and Derik mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Ken and Derik boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.