Layden vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Layden

Boy #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Layden Rank #3,272

Derik Rank #3,402

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 vs #3402 for Derik.

Is Layden or Derik more popular?

Layden is more popular, ranked #3272 compared to Derik at #3402 in the United States.

What do Layden and Derik mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Layden and Derik boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.