Prince vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Prince Rank #404

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Prince or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Derek mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Prince and Derek boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.