Peyton vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Peyton Rank #659

Dereck Rank #665

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Peyton or Dereck more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Dereck mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Peyton and Dereck boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.