Mack vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mack

Boy #499 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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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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Mack Rank #499

Dereck Rank #665

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Mack or Dereck more popular?

Mack is more popular, ranked #499 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Mack and Dereck mean?

Mack means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Mack and Dereck boy or girl names?

Mack is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.