Remi vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remi

Boy #808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oarsman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#808
Total SSA Count
310
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Dereck

Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#665
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Remi Rank #808
Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #808 for Remi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remi or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Remi at #808 in the United States.

What do Remi and Dereck mean?

Remi means "oarsman" (Latin origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Remi and Dereck boy or girl names?

Remi is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.

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