Rey vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

English American Dutch

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Rey Rank #823

Dereck Rank #665

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Dereck more popular?

Dereck is more popular, ranked #665 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Dereck mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Rey and Dereck boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.