Saul vs Dereck

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Boy #665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic/Old Dutch

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Saul Rank #560

Dereck Rank #665

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #665 for Dereck.

Is Saul or Dereck more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Dereck at #665 in the United States.

What do Saul and Dereck mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Dereck means "ruler of the people" (Germanic/Old Dutch origin).

Are Saul and Dereck boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Dereck is primarily a boy name.