Marshall vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marshall

Boy #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Marshall Rank #392

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Marshall or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Marshall and Derek mean?

Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Marshall and Derek boy or girl names?

Marshall is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.