Sam vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Sam Rank #652

Dereck Rank #665

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Sam or Dereck more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Sam and Dereck mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Sam and Dereck boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.