Patrick vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Derek Rank #258

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Patrick or Derek more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Derek mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Patrick and Derek boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.