Reece vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Reece Rank #455

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #455 for Reece.

Is Reece or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Derek mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Reece and Derek boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.