Sean vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English American Dutch German

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Sean Rank #437

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Derek mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Sean and Derek boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.