Reid vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Reid Rank #300

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Derek mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Reid and Derek boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.