Roy vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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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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Roy Rank #542

Dereck Rank #665

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Roy or Dereck more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Roy and Dereck mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Roy and Dereck boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.