Mathias vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Mathias Rank #338

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Mathias or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Derek mean?

Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathias and Derek boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.