King vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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King Rank #343

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Derek mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are King and Derek boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.