River vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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River Rank #112

Derek Rank #258

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #258 for Derek.

Is River or Derek more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do River and Derek mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are River and Derek boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.