Ray vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Ray Rank #777

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Ray or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Ray and Dereck mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Ray and Dereck boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.