Paul vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Paul Rank #264

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Derek mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Paul and Derek boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.