Nelson vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Nelson Rank #778

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Dereck mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Nelson and Dereck boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.